Broccoli, Mushroom & Macaroni Casserole

Here’s a nice cassserole with broccoli, mushrooms and macaroni. You will need:

12 oz. elbow macaroni, cooked al dente and drained
5 tablespoons butter
1 bunch broccoli, separated into florets
8 mushrooms,sliced
4 tablespoons flour
4 cups milk
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Paprika
Salt & Pepper

Preheat the oven at 350 degrees. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pan. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms start browning. Add the broccoli and saute for 3 to 4 minutes until broccoli is deep green and still crisp. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from pan and set aside. Wipe pan with a paper towel.

Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter. Add the flour and whisk constantly for 2 minutes until flour is cooked.

Slowly whisk in the milk and whisk constantly until you have a smooth white sauce.

Add the garlic, nutmeg, cayenne and salt & pepper. Whisk until all the ingredients are mixed well and it has no lumps. Simmer the sauce for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the cheese and mix well, until the cheese melts.

Return the cooked vegetables to the sauce.

Add the noodles and mix well.

Place the macaroni and vegetables into a casserole dish. Top with the Parmesan cheese and sprinkle with paprika.

Put casserole into oven and cook for 20 minutes, until Parmesan melts and sauce is bubbly.

Serve and enjoy!

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