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    Home > Pasta Recipes > Swiss Cheese Mac and Cheese with Mushrooms

    Swiss Cheese Mac and Cheese with Mushrooms

    Published: Mar 23, 2014 · Modified: Jun 19, 2020 by Lea Ann Brown · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Swiss and mushroom mac and cheese

    Swiss cheese mac and cheese savory with mushrooms will become one of your favorites. If we could eat happiness, it would be Mac and Cheese. This easy stovetop recipe made creamy with a luscious Swiss Cheese Sauce.

    Creamy Swiss and Mushroom mac and cheese recipe.

    Swiss Cheese. I hold this hole-ridden treat in adoration as it’s given me many great pots of fondue, added the perfect compliment to a simple turkey sandwich and has caused me to swoon when combined with mushrooms as a topping for a burger.

    Not to mention a fabulous partner for cauliflower for this Creamy Swiss Cheese Cauliflower side dish. It’s mild and sweet and offers a lot to love.

    Best Swiss cheese to use for Macaroni and Cheese

    And my favorite brand? Jarlsberg of course. Jarlsberg is marketed as Swiss cheese because of its characteristics, but it tends to be sweeter and stronger. And it melts wonderfully.

    So grab a package of Jarlsberg Swiss Cheese from the deli, pick up a pint of mushrooms, and all you need is some butter and milk and your favorite mac and cheese pasta. 

    And you’ll stir up one of the best Swiss mac and cheese dishes you’ve ever had.

    Mushrooms and Swiss, classic partners, combined with a white sauce and pasta was a perfect side dish for our braised chicken thighs dinner …which are an indulgent story all their own.

    Why Use Pasta Water? … Because It’s Gold

    I credit the creamy consistency of this dish to reserved pasta water which was added to the white sauce.

    Why? This soupy water that you throw down the drain is a miracle ingredient. It contains essential starch that can be used to adjust sauce or gravy, to thin or thicken.

    I learned this trick years ago from my Mother. She also used reserved water from boiled potatoes to make the most delicious fried chicken gravy.

    Recipe for Swiss Cheese Mac and Cheese With Mushrooms

    I hope you give this mushroom mac and cheese recipe a try. And if you do, please come back and let me know how you liked it and give the recipe a star rating.

    Your feedback is valuable to me for developing future recipes. And if you have a favorite macaroni and cheese recipe, let me know, I’d love to give it a try.

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    And don’t miss my Pasta Category. You’ll find lots of main course pasta recipes and side dish pasta ideas. Including the most popular pasta recipe on my site for Spicy Creamy Shrimp Pasta.

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    Creamy Swiss Cheese Macaroni

    Creamy Swiss Cheese Mac and Cheese with Mushrooms

    Swiss and Mushroom mac and cheese will become one of your favorites. This easy stovetop recipe made creamy with a Swiss Cheese Sauce and Savory with Mushrooms. 
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 533kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • 2 Tablespoons butter unsalted
    • 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
    • 1 pint mushrooms sliced
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 2 Tablespoons butter
    • 3 Tablespoons flour
    • 1 cup milk
    • 4 ounces Swiss cheese Jarlsberg
    • reserved pasta water
    • 1/2 pound elbow macaroni
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    Instructions

    • For the mushrooms: In a fry pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms, sprinkle with salt and saute until the moisture evaporates and mushrooms are just starting to brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
    • For the white sauce: Combine olive oil and butter in a sauce pan over medium heat. When butter is melted and starting to bubble add the flour and cook stirring constantly. Sprinkle in a little more flour if needed to make a thick roux. Cook for about a minute and a half. Add the milk and stir until the sauce thickens. Add cheese and blend well. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Right before draining the pasta, reserve about a cup of the hot pasta water. Drain the pasta and mix it with the white sauce. Add the mushrooms. Mix everything together well while drizzling in some of the reserved pasta water until you reach that perfect creamy consistency.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 481mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 684IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 309mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Creamy Swiss Mac and Cheese with Mushrooms …It’s what’s for a Side Dish. 

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    Comments

    1. The Ninja Baker says

      April 27, 2014 at 3:58 am

      I am swooning Lea Ann. What a fantabulous use of Swiss cheese! So glad you had a few extra mushrooms =) Very much appreciate the recipe!

      Reply
    2. Vickie says

      April 02, 2014 at 3:47 pm

      This post made my mouth water – love it. What a great discovery! Thanks for the tip on pasta water.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        April 06, 2014 at 1:13 pm

        That mac and cheese was divine. However, I’ll only be making it about once a year. Yup, it’s one of those guilty deals.

        Reply
    3. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

      March 29, 2014 at 6:12 pm

      5 stars
      Definitely upper class mac and cheese. I would love to be served this (or follow your recipe!).

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        April 06, 2014 at 1:25 pm

        This is sinful stuff Maureen. I’ll make it again next time I’m feeling skinny. 🙂

        Reply
    4. J+C @ WineDineDaily says

      March 29, 2014 at 10:47 am

      This is definitely delicious comfort food and the addition of mushrooms sounds divine! Cheers! J+C

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        April 06, 2014 at 1:25 pm

        Thanks J+C. And nice to find your blog. Thanks for stopping in and the comment.

        Reply
    5. Corina says

      March 29, 2014 at 9:15 am

      It looks really nice and creamy and I love the addition of mushrooms in the mac and cheese.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        April 06, 2014 at 1:25 pm

        Thanks Corina. We thought it was delicious.

        Reply
    6. Lea Ann Brown says

      March 29, 2014 at 8:50 am

      Unfortunately, I always crave mac and cheese.

      Reply
    7. lisaiscooking says

      March 28, 2014 at 8:47 am

      Two of my favorite things in one place: mushrooms and mac and cheese–love it! This sounds perfect, and now I’m wondering why I’ve never thought to add mushrooms to mac and cheese? Must do this!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        March 29, 2014 at 8:43 am

        Warning Lisa … it’s addictive. 🙂

        Reply
    8. Kirsten | My Kitchen in the Rockies says

      March 27, 2014 at 10:06 pm

      Lea Ann, I like the picture! New lens? Great combo. I wish I could eat mushrooms. Miss them a lot.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        March 29, 2014 at 8:44 am

        Thanks Kirsten. And yes, new lens and camera body. Happy Birthday to me.

        Reply
    9. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

      March 27, 2014 at 4:25 pm

      This is one of those quickie meals that working single women love—–especially women who love mushrooms and mac and cheese recipes. I was surprised by the recipe itself and I love surprises!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        March 29, 2014 at 8:44 am

        Thanks Carol. And yes, I loved this stove-top version.

        Reply
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