Spirals and Cheese
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
“My grandchildren simply love my macaroni and cheese.” What family wouldn’t go for the classic comfort of this warm, cheesy dish on blustery winter evenings? It’s sure to be a favorite with your gang, too!
Flo Burtnett - Gage, OK
Ingredients
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3-1/2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
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4 tablespoons butter, divided
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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3 cups 2% milk
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2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
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3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
Directions
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1.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add 2 cups cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
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2.
Drain pasta. Add to cheese mixture; toss gently to coat. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; add bread crumbs and remaining cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 569 calories, 27g fat (18g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 817mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein.
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