easy shells 'n cheese
This is my "easy" version of a favorite comfort food. It's the recipe you need when you're craving homemade mac 'n cheese, but you really don't feel like dealing with anything too complicated. You may add your favorite breadcrumb topping, if desired, but it's absolutely delicious "as is." Also, it's a great, crowd-pleasing potluck dish. A real winner!
prep time
25 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Bake
yield
6 to 8
Ingredients
- 8 ounces small shell pasta, uncooked
- - water, per pasta pkg. instructions
- - salt, per pkg. instructions
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 4 ounces monterey jack cheese, freshly shredded
- 2 ounces parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt (lawry's type)
- 1/16-1/81 teaspoon ground black pepper
- extra pinch seasoned salt
How To Make easy shells 'n cheese
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Step 1Gather ingredients & shred cheeses; combine cheeses in medium bowl; cover & set aside. -
Step 2Lightly grease a 1 1/2 to 2 quart casserole/baking dish; set aside.
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Step 3Preheat oven to 350ºF.
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Step 4Cook (boil) pasta shells according to package instructions; drain well (do not rinse.)
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Step 5Pour cooked, drained shells into prepared dish.
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Step 6Add 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1/2 of the combined cheeses, seasoned salt & ground black pepper; gently stir to combine well.
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Step 7Evenly sprinkle top with remaining cheese.
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Step 8Bake, uncovered, at 350ºF for 40 minutes, until bubbly and top begins to lightly brown.
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Step 9Remove from oven; lightly sprinkle with a pinch of seasoned salt.
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Step 10Serve hot. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
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Step 11Recipe may be doubled (use 9"x13" dish.)
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