bacon-cheese stuffed shells

Rochelle, IL
Updated on Feb 16, 2012

Credit: Taste of Home

prep time 45 Min
cook time 40 Min
method ---
yield 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 24 - uncooked jumbo pasta shells
  • 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup of butter, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 package 8 oz cream cheese, softened, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded asiago cheese, divided
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup crumbled cooked bacon
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk
  • 2 cups shredded romano cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

How To Make bacon-cheese stuffed shells

  • Step 1
    Cook pasta according to directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in 1 TB butter until tender.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, beat ricotta and 4 oz of cream cheese until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup Asiago cheese, parmesan cheese, bacon, 1 TB parsley, garlic salt, nutmeg, pepper, and mushroom mixture. Spoon into shells; place in a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
  • Step 3
    In a large saucepan, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add the cream, broth, and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Step 4
    Stir in Romano cheese and the remaining cream cheese, Asiago and parsley. Pour over shells. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer until bubbly.

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