Pepper Jack Mac

This is slightly modified from the latest Simple and Delicious. I'm not a big fan of spicey food, but the pepper jack really just gives it a little flavor rather than spiciness. Jeremy hates mac and cheese, but he loved this one.


Pepper Jack Mac
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
¼- ½ cup chopped onion
1 (8 oz) pkg mushrooms, sliced
3 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
½ cup plus 4 Tbsp milk
½ cup plus 4 Tbsp chicken broth
2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
½ tsp Italian seasoning
dash of salt
dash of pepper

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onions in half of the butter until very tender. Add remaining butter and mushrooms and cook until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 more minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until cheese is melted. Stir bacon into mixture and pour over noodles.