One Redditor called it “literally the best macaroni and cheese I have ever eaten.”
As soon as I saw that, I was sucked in.
So, this mac and cheese was taking a page from hotdish by using its magic ingredient.
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Its also loaded with umami, a meaty flavor that, in this case, comes from mushrooms.
If you are not a mushroom lover, Reddit users recommend subbing cheddar cheese soup.
I used a medium Colby, as many Reddit users recommend.
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I swerved a little from the recipe by shredding the cheese instead of cubing it.
Cook the macaroni in boiling, salted water; drain and rinse.
Combine the mushroom soup, milk, onion, salt, and pepper.
Alternate layers of macaroni, soup mixture, and cheese in a greased 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
Bake, covered, for about 45 minutes.
It couldn’t be easier.
The Verdict
This mac and cheese is good.
It succeeds at that, and will shake up your next potluck.
