MAC AND MUSHROOMS

      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.