baked cavatappi and havarti cheese with mushrooms

How To Make baked cavatappi and havarti cheese with mushrooms

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Step 2
  Coat a 9x13- inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add the cubed American cheese and 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning; mix well with a fork.
• Step 3
  Cook the cavatappi pasta according to package directions; drain. Season with 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; toss well.
• Step 4
  Heat the avocado oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced cremini mushrooms and saute for 6 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
• Step 5
  Stir in the steak seasoning, garlic powder, dry onion soup mix and honey mustard. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Step 6
  Melt the margarine and season with remaining Italian seasoning in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Combine the heavy cream, cream cheese, half and half and 1 cup shredded havarti cheese. Stir together for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is thickened.
• Step 7
  Add cooked cavatappi pasta and sauteed mushroom mixture and stir well until combined. Remove from heat.
• Step 8
  Spoon into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle with remaining shredded havarti cheese and panko bread crumbs.
• Step 9
  Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown.
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