BACON-CHEESE STUFFED SHELLS

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"I make these rich shells for parties or for friends- and I always get rave reviews! It will surely please anyone and even have them asking for the recipe." -Bekie Anderson, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
1-1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 package (8 ounces) 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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Fat 42g fat (26g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 975mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Amais ali
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These shells were delicious! I loved the crispy bacon and the creamy cheese filling. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Sadik Garba
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These shells were a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had used a lighter cheese.


Shannon Alderman
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I followed the recipe exactly and my shells turned out great! They were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Jan korban
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These shells were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had added some more salt and pepper.


Cindy Bekooij
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it. These shells were delicious! The bacon, cheese, and pasta were all cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ofayon Samuel
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I'm not a big fan of bacon, but I loved these shells. The cheese and pasta were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Naresh sanjo
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These shells were amazing! I loved the combination of bacon, cheese, and pasta. The shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Musah Zahid
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These shells were delicious! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Maddy Back
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I made these shells for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the crispy bacon on top.


Shah AfriDi
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. Even though I'm not a very experienced cook, I was able to make these shells without any problems. The end result was a delicious and impressive dish.


solodolo fam
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These bacon cheese stuffed shells were a hit! I love the combination of bacon, cheese, and pasta. The shells were cooked perfectly and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.