Macaroni And Cheese With Crunchy Garlic Bread Cubes

Name: Macaroni And Cheese With Crunchy Garlic Bread Cubes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb rotini pasta or 1 lb shell pasta; 1/2 cup butter; 1 garlic clove, pressed; 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt; 1 French baguette, cubed; 1 small onion, minced; 2 tablespoons flour; 3 cups half-and-half; 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 12 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed; 1/2 cup colby, shredded; 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup muenster cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup swiss cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 lb rotini pasta or 1 lb shell pasta
1/2 cup butter
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 French baguette, cubed
1 small onion, minced
2 tablespoons flour
3 cups half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
12 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
1/2 cup colby, shredded
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/2 cup muenster cheese, shredded
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup swiss cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

1
Butter a 15x11 baking dish.
2
Boil pasta firm. Drain (do not rinse) and toss with 2 Tablespoons of butter. Pour in buttered baking dish.
3
Melt remaining butter in saucepan. Add garlic and saute for 3 minutes.
4
Pour half of garlic butter over bread cubes and season them with 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt.
5
Add onions to remaining 1/2 of butter in saucepan and caramelize onion.
6
Add flour and stir to make a paste.
7
Stir in half and half and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Season with 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, sugar, mustard, pepper, and hot pepper sauce.
8
Stir in Velveeta Cheese until melted.
9
Combine shredded Colby, Monterey Jack, Muenster, Sharp Cheddar, and Swiss cheeses. Set aside 1/2 cup for topping.
10
Remove Velveeta sauce from heat and stir in 2 cups of the shredded cheese mixture until melted.
11
Pour cheese sauce over pasta and gently stir. Cover with remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese mixture and bread cubes. Sprinkle bread cubes with Parmesan cheese.
12
Bake 20 to 30 minutes uncovered at 350 degrees.

1321

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb rotini pasta or 1 lb shell pasta, 1/2 cup butter, 1 garlic clove, pressed, 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt, and more.

Yes, Macaroni And Cheese With Crunchy Garlic Bread Cubes falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!