When I was growing up, my mother made
mac and cheese all the time. She loved making casseroles. Perhaps it's the reason I avoided mac & cheese for years. But that's
another story.
But she did make a casserole using
macaroni and Cream of Mushroom soup that I loved.
I know it sounds weird. Mac and
Mushroom soup ??
My dear wife goes running from the room gagging
whenever I mention this recipe.
But every once in a while, She has a
girl's night out. That's when I get to enjoy this 'disgusting foul
recipe.' Her words, not mine. I happen to think this is right tasty. But she does not consider this to be "real food."
This is a souped up recipe. (Pardon
the pun) I have made it for years without the cheese and extra
mushrooms. This idea took it to a whole new level.
I am NOT a fan of canned soups. But I
give in for this recipe, and a few in the slow cooker. Some day we are going to make our own
home made Mushroom soup, without all the added crap you get in a can. More on that later.
But for now, here is what you will
need.
2 Cans Cream of Mushroom Soup
3 CUPS elbow Macaroni
1 Bag Mozzarella cheese. (or the cheese
of your choice)
1 Can Mushrooms (drained) sorry, I took the picture without the can of mushrooms. But you get the idea.
Cook macaroni per instructions. Do NOT
overcook.
Drain the mac. If you used salt in the
water, I suggest a good rinse.
Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine macaroni and
soup.
Stir, stir stir. I like mine with lots of soup. You can use
just one can of soup if you desire. I do not salt. The soup has too
much salt to begin with.
Place mixture in baking dish. Right damn ugly, isn't it??
Cover with mushrooms and cheese.
(Amount to your taste. I like lots of cheese.)
Cover with foil and bake for 30
minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes.
Serve. (salt and pepper to taste.) I
know it looks like hell, but food does not have to look great to
taste great. I guess you could throw some green stuff in for color,
but why bother? It goes good with some Catsup too.
LOTS OF PEPPER...YUM YUM
I forgot the beer.
Enjoy. But wait until your bride is out with the girls.
