Description
A creamy and comforting mac & cheese made with lion’s mane mushrooms for a unique twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup lion’s mane mushrooms, chopped
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, sauté lion’s mane mushrooms in 1 tbsp butter until tender. Set aside.
- In the same pan, melt remaining butter. Add flour and whisk to form a roux.
- Slowly add milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Cook until thickened.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked macaroni and mushrooms to the cheese sauce. Mix well.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh lion’s mane mushrooms for best flavor.
- Adjust cheese quantity for a richer or lighter taste.
- Top with breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: lion's mane mushroom, mac and cheese, vegetarian pasta