Marvelous Shells 'n' Cheese

Marvelous Shells 'n' Cheese
Marvelous Shells 'n' Cheese requires approximately 55 minutes from start to finish. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 837 calories, 41g of protein, and 42g of fat. This recipe serves 6. If you have process cheese, condensed cream of onion soup, milk, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It works well as an affordable main course.

Instructions

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Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine process cheese and milk; cook and stir over low heat until melted.
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2
Remove from the heat. Stir in cottage cheese and soup.
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3
Drain pasta and add to cheese sauce; stir until coated.
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4
Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
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5
Sprinkle with Mexican cheese blend. Toss bread crumbs with butter; sprinkle over the top.
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6
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.
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Serve immediately.
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Or before baking, cover and freeze casserole for up to 3 months.
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To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
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Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
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Bake according to directions.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In55 m.
Servings6
Health Score15
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