Christmas Vacation Manicotti Casserole Recipe

Name: Christmas Vacation Manicotti Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 manicotti; 1/4 cup butter, divided; 4 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced; 4 garlic cloves, pressed; 1 (10 ounce) box spinach, thawed & squeezed; 1 cup ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese that you've whirled in the blender); 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/3 cup butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups half-and-half cream or 2 cups cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup shredded cheese (whatever you like); The All-Important Crusty Topping; 2 slices whole wheat bread; 2 2 cups cheddar cheese (combination) or 2 cups parmesan cheese (combination); 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Servings: persons

12 manicotti
1/4 cup butter, divided
4 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 garlic cloves, pressed
1 (10 ounce) box spinach, thawed & squeezed
1 cup ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese that you've whirled in the blender)
1 egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups half-and-half cream or 2 cups cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded cheese (whatever you like)
The All-Important Crusty Topping
2 slices whole wheat bread
2 2 cups cheddar cheese (combination) or 2 cups parmesan cheese (combination)
3 tablespoons butter, melted

1
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain & set aside.
2
Preheat oven to 350; grease a 13x9 pan; set aside.
3
Meanwhile, melt 3 T of the butter in a large skillet, add the 'shrooms and garlic; saute until mushroom liquid is absorbed; transfer to a large bowl.
4
Melt remaining tablespoon of butter; drop spinach bits into that and stir to coat--quickly; add this to the mushroom mixture.
5
Stir in ricotta, parmesan, egg, salt and pepper.
6
Spoon mixture into a LARGE ziplock bag, snip the corner off and squeeze filling into shells; place shells into prepared pan.
7
Melt remaining butter, over low heat; whisk in flour until smooth; cook ONE minute to let it become golden brown.
8
Whisk in half-n-half/cream, cook at medium heat, whisking constantly until it's thick and bubbly; stir in salt; add favorite cheese, stirring well until it is completely melted; pour over stuffed shells.
9
Toast the bread, cut into small cubes (toast again to get maximum crispiness--without overly BROWNING).
10
Combine in a bowl, the crumbs with shredded cheese mixture and melted butter; toss this and then sprinkle over the shells.
11
Bake uncovered for 45 minutes (bubbly).

1434

kcal

Calories

112

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 manicotti, 1/4 cup butter, divided, 4 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced, 4 garlic cloves, pressed, and more.

Yes, Christmas Vacation Manicotti Casserole falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Christmas Vacation Manicotti Casserole

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