Cheddar Spirals

Total Time
Prep: 20 min. Cook: 2-1/2 hours

Updated Sep. 07, 2023

Our kids always loved this cheesy pasta and would sample a spoonful right from the slow cooker when they walked by. Adding cocktail sausages, sliced Polish sausage or cubed ham makes it a hearty dinner. —Heidi Ferkovich, Park Falls, Wisconsin

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    Cheddar Spirals

    Prep Time 20 min
    Cook Time 150 min
    Yield 15 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
    • 2 cups half-and-half cream
    • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
    • 1/2 cup butter, melted
    • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

    Directions

    1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the cream, soup and butter until smooth; stir in the cheese and pasta. Cover and cook on low for 2-1/2 hours or until cheese is melted.

    Nutrition Facts

    3/4 cup: 260 calories, 19g fat (13g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 415mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.