Friday, December 14, 2012

SPIRAL MACARONI AND CHEESE


There is no other comfort food out there better than macaroni and cheese. If you don't agree, this recipe will change your mind! Spiral pasta covered in a creamy cheese sauce with a golden bread crumb topping . Now THAT'S comfort! Try it and let this macaroni and cheese make a believer out of you! 
 SPIRAL MACARONI AND CHEESE
-1 lb. Spiral pasta
-8 oz. Velveeta cheese, cubed
-8 tbs. Butter
-1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
-1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
-1 cup moneray jack cheese, shredded
-1 cup muenster cheese, shredded
-1 1/4 cup Cream
-Salt and pepper
TOPPING:
-1 cup Panko or Plain bread crumbs
-2 tbs. butter

DIRECTIONS:
PRE HEAT THE OVEN TO 350
  1. Cook pasta 2 minutes less than recommended on the box. Drain under cold water (to stop the cooking process).
  2. Add the butter and Velveeta cubes to the pasta pot. Turn the heat on to MEDIUM LOW for a few minutes. Stir the Velveeta and butter until the butter melts. Add the pasta back in and stir together. (Don't worry if the Velveeta is still cubed-it will melt in the oven)
  3. Add the cream and all the cheeses to the pot-season with salt and pepper and mix everything together. 
  4. Add to a buttered baking dish.
  5. In a small dish-melt the butter in the microwave. Mix into the breadcrumbs and pour over Mac and Cheese (it may look a little dry but that's OK!)  Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown

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