KitchenMagician's Recipe

MACARONI - CHEESE DELUXE

Category: Baked Pasta

Makes 6 servings.

2 c. elbow macaroni
1 T. vegetable oil
2 tsp. salt
1 c. sliced mushrooms
1 onion, minced
2 c. shredded Old Cheddar cheese
1 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 c. shredded Provolone or Swiss
1 10-oz. can cream of mushroom soup
3/4 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. diced green pepper
2 T. chopped pimiento
1/2 c. bread crumbs
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 T. butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350F.
In large saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to boil. Cook macaroni in water with vegetable oil and salt, until tender but firm, about 5 minutes. Drain. Return macaroni to saucepan.
In a skillet, sauté mushrooms in olive oil until tender. Add onion and continue cooking until softened.
Add onions and mushrooms to macaroni.
Stir in cheeses and remaining ingredients.
Spoon into a 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Sprinkle on top of macaroni.
Bake uncovered at 350F for 30 to 40 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and topping is browned.