SMOKY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS MAC & CHEESE

2 - 4 oz. packages fresh mixed mushrooms, sliced (bellas, oyster, shitakes)

1 bunch green onions, washed well and sliced with most of the green part

3 tsp. roasted garlic bruschetta spread (I used Stonewall Kitchen brand)

2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast meat coarse ground sea salt, to taste freshly ground pepper, to tastes

4 Tbsp. butter

1 â€"

16 oz. box DeCeco elbow macaroni

3 tsp. salt for cooking water

16 oz. (4 cups)shredded sharp white cheddar cheese, divided

12 oz.(3 cups)shredded Smoked Butterkaese cheese (or other smoked white cheese)

1 cup Romano cheese Custard:

2 cups milk

1 cup heavy cream

4 eggs

1/4 tsp. coarse ground sea salt

1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper