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    Creamy Skillet Mushroom Mac and Cheese

    Published: Apr 10, 2021 · Modified: Feb 16, 2023 by Megan

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    Creamy Skillet Mushroom Mac and Cheese piled on a plate. Next to it is a cheese grader with cheese and a napkin.
    Creamy Skillet Mushroom Mac and Cheese piled on a plate. Next to it is a cheese grader with cheese and a napkin.
    Creamy Skillet Mushroom Mac and Cheese in a skillet. Next to it is a cheese grader with cheese and a napkin.
    Creamy Skillet Mushroom Mac and Cheese piled on a plate. Next to it is a cheese grader with cheese and a napkin.
    Creamy Skillet Mushroom Mac and Cheese piled on a plate. Next to it is a cheese grader with cheese and a napkin.
    Creamy Skillet Mushroom Mac and Cheese in a skillet. Next to it is a cheese grader with cheese and a napkin.

    Creamy Skillet Mushroom Mac and Cheese is a quick way to get your daily dose of savory mushroom and creamy mac and cheese. 20 minutes to the easiest and savoriest mac and cheese you've had in a while.

    Creamy Skillet Mushroom Mac and Cheese piled on a plate. Next to it is a cheese grader with cheese and a napkin. this recipe

    I love how all the flavors come together to make a bright, cheesy, and savory mac and cheese. It's not too heavy, and there is the perfect amount of mushrooms. Also, it only takes 20 minutes to make if you buy pre-sliced mushrooms. How can you beat that?

    TRICKY BITS

    Do not let the sauce come to a rolling boil, or the cream may split. If that happens, remove the sauce from the heat ASAP. Whisk intensely for a few minutes. You can also add a tablespoon or two more of the cream to help cool down the sauce. After about a minute, it should start coming back together. The best thing to do to prevent the sauce from splitting is to keep it to a soft simmer. 

    Creamy Skillet Mushroom Mac and Cheese piled on a plate. Next to it is a cheese grader with cheese and a napkin.

    OTHER VARIATIONS

    • Mushrooms- any mushroom will work; I used baby bella
    • White Balsamic Vinegar- I love using this vinegar because it is light, bright, and fruity. I thought I paired it perfectly with the mushrooms and cheese. If you can't find this vinegar, rice wine vinegar or white wine vinegar are okay substitutes. 
    • Veggie Broth - I use broth to help thin out the sauce. If you don't feel like opening a new can, just use ½ of pasta water instead, or any other broth you have lying around!
    • Alternative Cheeses- I also tried this mac and cheese out with a parmesan/ fontina blend, and it was good, but the gruyere is so so so much better. 

    CREAMY SKILLET MUSHROOM MAC & CHEESE VIDEO

    I hope you love this Creamy Skillet Mushroom Mac and Cheese recipe! If you make it leave a comment! You can also share a photo on Instagram and tag #meganvskitchen. Enjoy!

    Creamy Skillet Mushroom Mac and Cheese

    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 600kcal
    Author: Megan
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    Ingredients
      

    • ½ pounds pasta any shape
    • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 16 oz sliced mushrooms any kind
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 3 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme AND dried oregano leaves
    • 1.5 tablespoon flour
    • ½ cup vegetable broth
    • ¾ cup heavy / thickened cream
    • ½ cup grated parmesan
    • 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese

    Instructions

    • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, cook pasta as directed. Drain and set aside. 
    • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir occasionally. Cook until the mushrooms are golden brown and most of the liquid has evaporated about 4 to 5 minutes. 
    • Reduce heat to medium-low and add garlic, white balsamic vinegar, thyme, oregano. Cook until garlic is golden, about 1 minute. Then mix in flour and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
    • Add in broth, cream, parmesan, and gruyere. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth. Then bring the sauce to a simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens.  Keep it at a simmer. If it becomes more of a boil, reduce the heat.
    • Remove from heat, salt, and pepper to taste, and mix in the pasta. Serve immediately 🙂

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 600kcal
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