luscious apple-cheddar penne

Ingredients For luscious apple-cheddar penne

• 2 Tbsp

  butter, softened
• 3 c

  panko bread crumbs
• 3 tsp

  fresh, snipped thyme
• 12 oz

  penne pasta
• 2 c

  chopped tart apple, peeled
• 1/2 c

  chopped vidalia onion
• 3 Tbsp

  butter
• 3 Tbsp

  flour
• 1/4 tsp

  salt and pepper each
• 2 c

  milk
• 1/2 c

  apple cider
• 2

  3 oz pkgs cream cheese, softened, cut up
• 1-1/2 c

  shredded white cheddar cheese
• 1

  apple, granny smith, sliced very thin
• 1 Tbsp

  melted butter
• 1/2 tsp

  dried thyme