macaroni and cheese with breaded pork strips

How To Make macaroni and cheese with breaded pork strips

• Step 1
  Preheat oven 375 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
• Step 2
  Season the pork strips with 1 tablespoon sea salt/black pepper on each side.
• Step 3
  In a medium bowl, combine the eggs and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese; whisk well. Set aside.
• Step 4
  In a large ziplock bag, combine 1 cup breadcrumbs, dry onion soup mix, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese and garlic and herb seasoning; mix together until blended and set aside.
• Step 5
  Dip seasoned pork strips into a egg mixture. Add the strips to the ziplock bag. Seal it and shake for 30 seconds until coated.
• Step 6
  Place the breaded pork strips on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely for 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Step 7
  Cook cavatappi pasta according to package directions. Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Step 8
  Heat the margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk well for 2 minutes. Whisk in the heavy cream, 2% milk, and half and half until smooth; cook for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Step 9
  Add the cheeses and mix well. Let it simmer for 5 minutes until the cheeses are melted. Remove from heat and add cooked cavatappi pasta.
• Step 10
  Pour into the prepared baking dish. Add the breaded pork strips and push them in with a fork. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
• Step 11
  Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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