Creamy Cavatappi & Cheese Recipe

Name: Creamy Cavatappi & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups uncooked cavatappi or spiral pasta; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/3 cup butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce; 4 cups 2% milk; 6 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup cubed Velveeta; 3 green onions, chopped; 1/2 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs; 3 thick-sliced bacon strips, cooked and coarsley crumbled; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1 green onion, chopped; Coarsely ground pepper, optional

Servings: persons

6 cups uncooked cavatappi or spiral pasta
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
4 cups 2% milk
6 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup cubed Velveeta
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
3 thick-sliced bacon strips, cooked and coarsley crumbled
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 green onion, chopped
Coarsely ground pepper, optional

1
Cook cavatappi according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile, saute garlic in butter in a Dutch oven. Stir in flour and pepper sauce until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.
3
Stir in cheeses until melted; add green onions. Drain cavatappi; stir into cheese mixture.
4
Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine the bread crumbs, bacon and melted butter; sprinkle over top.
5
Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 until bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with green onion and, if desired, pepper.

2958

kcal

Calories

121

Fat

329

Carbs

132

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups uncooked cavatappi or spiral pasta, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1/3 cup butter, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Creamy Cavatappi & Cheese falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Creamy Cavatappi & Cheese

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