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!
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yield
6 to 8
prep time
25 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For easy shells 'n cheese
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8 ozsmall shell pasta, uncooked
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water, per pasta pkg. instructions
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salt, per pkg. instructions
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4 ozsharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
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4 ozmonterey jack cheese, freshly shredded
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2 ozparmesan cheese, freshly grated
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1 cheavy whipping cream
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1/8 tspseasoned salt (lawry's type)
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1/16-1/81 tspground black pepper
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extra pinchseasoned salt
How To Make easy shells 'n cheese
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1Gather ingredients & shred cheeses; combine cheeses in medium bowl; cover & set aside.
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2Lightly grease a 1 1/2 to 2 quart casserole/baking dish; set aside.
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3Preheat oven to 350ºF.
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4Cook (boil) pasta shells according to package instructions; drain well (do not rinse.)
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5Pour cooked, drained shells into prepared dish.
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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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7Evenly sprinkle top with remaining cheese.
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8Bake, uncovered, at 350ºF for 40 minutes, until bubbly and top begins to lightly brown.
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9Remove from oven; lightly sprinkle with a pinch of seasoned salt.
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10Serve hot. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
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11Recipe may be doubled (use 9"x13" dish.)
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