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Marvelous Shells 'n' Cheese Recipe

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Says Lauren Versweyveld of Delavan, Wisconsin: “This macaroni dish is so good! I adapted the recipe from one my mother makes, but she agrees that my version is rich and delicious. It’s easy to assemble and always receives rave reviews.”

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Marvelous Shells 'n' Cheese Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

25 30 55

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) medium pasta shells
1 package (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1/3 cup 2% milk
2 cups (16 ounces) 2% cottage cheese
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of onion soup, undiluted
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend
2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine process cheese and milk; cook and stir over low heat until melted. Remove from the heat. Stir in cottage cheese and soup.
Drain pasta and add to cheese sauce; stir until coated. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with Mexican cheese blend. Toss bread crumbs with butter; sprinkle over the top.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Serve immediately.
Or before baking, cover and freeze casserole for up to 3 months.
To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake according to directions. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/2 cup equals 839 calories, 42 g fat (25 g saturated fat), 113 mg cholesterol, 1,636 mg sodium, 78 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 40 g protein.

Originally published as Marvelous Shells 'n' Cheese in Simple & Delicious January/February 2008, p35

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Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2012 by wintermom9597

No problem finding the cream of onion soup. Made the recipe exactly as printed and dish was delicious. Kids loved it.

Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by smokingdragons

made this and thought it was very good, but when I make any type of baked macroni and cheese I always throw in any types of leftover cheese I have in the frig.So I added sharp cheddar and monterey jack. Did not have any cottage cheese so left that out.Just added more cheese. I found the cream of onion soup at Walmart. Thought it added a different flavor and very good. I also added pepper. Didn't have bread crumbs so I used French's fried onions on the top. very good recipe.

Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2009 by Classicrock

A little too bland for us, as well. Unfortunately, the cheese items didn't help much in enhancing the taste even when I increased their portions.

Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2009 by patricia07

next time I would spice it somewhat with Cayenne or hot peppers. A little too bland for us. Durango

Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2009 by kaysrice

I couldn't find cream of onion either, so I mixed a can of cream of chicken with a pack of onion soup mix. Everyone thought it was great.

Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2009 by camorgan

I bought some cream of onion at Wal-mart recently.

Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2009 by doreen643

I did a quick check on www.cambell.com and I see cream of onion still available. If your grocery store doesn't offer it, you might ask them to order it for you.

This recipe sounds like a yummy comfort food item!

Thanks!

Doreen

Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2009 by jeanninewestervelt@earthlink.net

I agree, that's the first thing that crossed my mind. Where do you find cream of onion soup ?

Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2009 by peggim

Where do you find Cream of Onion soup? I haven't seen it for over 30 years.