Best 8 Velveeta Cheesy Pasta Casserole Recipes

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Velveeta cheesy pasta casserole is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. The combination of gooey cheese, tender pasta, and flavorful vegetables makes this casserole a perfect choice for a weeknight meal, potluck, or holiday gathering. The addition of Velveeta cheese gives the casserole a creamy and velvety texture that is sure to please everyone.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

VELVEETA® CHEESY PASTA CASSEROLE



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Ooey-gooey casserole has never been easier. Pasta, frozen veggies, VELVEETA and chicken come out of the oven bubbling-hot and delicious.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings, about 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
4 cups cooked rotini pasta
1 pkg. (1 lb.) frozen Italian-style vegetable blend, thawed, drained
1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
3/4 lb. (12 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Combine ingredients in 13x9-inch baking dish; cover.
  • Bake 40 min. Let stand 5 min.; stir until sauce is well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 780 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g

CHEESY PASTA CASSEROLE



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This rich, cheesy side dish is such an excellent meal extender that I always keep it in mind whenever I feel my menu needs a boost. It's a quick and easy casserole to fix, and you can easily double the recipe to feed a larger crowd.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups uncooked egg noodles
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1-1/3 cups milk
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, garlic salt and onion salt until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in the noodles. , Transfer to a greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 701mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

VELVEETA CHEESY PASTA CASSEROLE



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I got this recipe from my husband's aunt. She won "Recipe of the Month Potluck Dinner" with this recipe!

Provided by beth_gaboriault

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
4 cups cooked rotini pasta
1 (1 lb) package frozen italian style mixed vegetables, thawed
1 (10 ounce) can ro-tel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
3/4 lb Velveeta cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients in 9"x 13" baking dish.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 40 minutes.
  • Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Stir and Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.4, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 110.6, Sodium 1218.9, Carbohydrate 66.5, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 7.6, Protein 46.8

HEALTHY LIVING VELVEETA® CHEESY PASTA CASSEROLE



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Hearty with chunks of chicken breast and tomatoes, this VELVEETA cheesy pasta casserole can be prepped for the oven in just 15 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings, about 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
4 cups cooked whole wheat rotini pasta
1 pkg. (1 lb.) frozen Italian-style vegetable blend, thawed, drained
1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
3/4 lb. (12 oz.) 2% Milk VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Combine ingredients in 13x9-inch baking dish; cover.
  • Bake 40 min.
  • Let stand 5 min.; stir until sauce is well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 860 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g

VELVEETA CHEESY ITALIAN PASTA BAKE RECIPE - (3.8/5)



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Provided by á-1820

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups wagon wheel pasta, uncooked
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 large carrot, shredded (about 1 cup)
1 large zucchini, shredded (about 1 cup)
1 red pepper, chopped
1 can (8 oz.) pizza sauce
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350ºF. Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown meat in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Stir in vegetables and sauce; cook 5 min. or until vegetables are tender. Drain pasta. Add to meat mixture along with VELVEETA; mix well. SPOON into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with Parmesan. BAKE 15 to 20 min. or until heated through.

VELVEETA® CHICKEN SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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Delicious chicken and spaghetti casserole with Velveeta®.

Provided by Richard

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes     Chicken

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (1 pound) package processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cubed
1 (12 ounce) package spaghetti
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, condensed soup, chicken broth, bell pepper, celery, parsley, salt, and pepper in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Add Velveeta® to the Dutch oven and stir until melted. Add drained spaghetti and olives. Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake until bubbly, about 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 66.5 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 1302.8 mg, Sugar 5 g

VELVEETA® CHEESY BACON BRUNCH CASSEROLE



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Bacon, eggs and hash browns topped with melty VELVEETA--it's everything you want for brunch in one delicious casserole.

Provided by VELVEETA Cheese

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     VELVEETA Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
½ pound fresh mushrooms, coarsley chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
12 eggs
⅓ cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
¾ pound VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat 10 min. or until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 Tbsp. drippings from skillet.
  • Add potatoes, mushrooms, peppers and onions to reserved drippings in skillet; cook 10 min. or until peppers and onions are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in VELVEETA. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Whisk eggs and sour cream in medium bowl until blended; stir in bacon. Pour over vegetable mixture.
  • Bake 40 min. or until center is set and casserole is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 215.2 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 555.1 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

VELVEETA CHEESY CHICKEN & BROCCOLI MACARONI



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Born and raised in Louisiana, we can come up with the weirdest things to eat. This is simple, quick and all in one pot.

Provided by SHERRIE L.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped fine
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 LBS)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked (8oz)
3/4 lb Velveeta cheese, cut up
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed

Steps:

  • Saute' onion and garlic in Pam or butter till wilted.
  • Add chicken, cook and stir on medium high heat for about 2 minutes or until no longer pink.
  • Stir in broth.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Stir in macaroni, reduce heat to medium low.
  • Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
  • Add VELVETTA cheese and broccoli: stir until Velvetta is melted.
  • Macaroni is likely to stick.
  • It is recommended that during cooking time, stir and unstick pasta.
  • If liquid is absorbed and macaroni is not tender, add a lil more water, stir, cover and cook for a few more minutes.
  • Corn makes a good side for this dish.

Tips:

  • Use a large pot to cook the pasta so that it has plenty of room to cook evenly.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but drain it a minute or two before it is fully cooked so that it is still slightly al dente.
  • Use a sharp knife to dice the onion and bell pepper so that they are evenly sized and cook evenly.
  • Cook the onion and bell pepper in a large skillet over medium heat until they are softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until it is browned, about 5 minutes more.
  • Drain the grease from the skillet before adding the Velveeta cheese, milk, and cream of celery soup.
  • Stir until the cheese is melted and smooth.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir to combine.
  • Pour the pasta mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Top with the crushed crackers and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and golden brown.

Conclusion:

This Velveeta cheesy pasta casserole is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover pasta. The casserole is cheesy, creamy, and flavorful, and it is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this Velveeta cheesy pasta casserole a try.

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