Mac and Mushrooms in Lager Cheese Sauce

Mac and Cheese is a classic comfort food dish that originated in the United States and has been enjoyed for centuries. It became popular during the Great Depression as a budget-friendly and filling meal.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

Print Recipe

Medium

Mac and Mushrooms in Lager Cheese Sauce

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling, Sauteeing Cuisine: American, Comfort Food Courses: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1920

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 1 cup Button Mushrooms
• 1 cup Shiitake Mushrooms
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
• 1 cup Lager Beer
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Parsley

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté until they release their moisture and become tender.
3. Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir well to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
4. Slowly pour in the lager beer while stirring continuously. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens.
5. Gradually whisk in the milk and continue cooking until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
6. Add the cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring until melted and well combined.
7. Season with salt, black pepper, and parsley.
8. Add the cooked macaroni to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the cheese sauce.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

---

Amount Per Serving

Calories 480kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 18g36%

---

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.