MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH GARLIC BREAD CUBES

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Creamy and ooey-gooey, my homemade macaroni and cheese is over the top! Garlicky croutons add a delicious crunch. -Amy Warren, Maineville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 pound uncooked spiral pasta
2 tablespoons butter, melted
BREAD CUBES:
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons butter
4 cups cubed French bread (1/2-inch cubes)
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
SAUCE:
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups half-and-half cream
1 package (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded fontina cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; add melted butter and toss to coat., In a large skillet, saute garlic in butter until tender. Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Drizzle with butter mixture and sprinkle with seasoned salt; toss to coat., In the same skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the process cheese, sugar, seasoned salt, mustard, pepper sauce and pepper; stir until cheese is melted., In a small bowl, combine the fontina, cheddar and Swiss cheeses. Add 2 cups cheese mixture to sauce; stir until melted. Pour over pasta; stir to combine. Sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Top with bread cubes, Parmesan cheese and paprika., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and bread is lightly browned.

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Ariyan Jibon
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Amer Roshdy
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I made this for my kids and they loved it. The garlic bread cubes were a hit.


Sajid Azeem
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This is the best macaroni and cheese recipe I've ever tried. The garlic bread cubes are a genius addition.


Md Shahin Holmium 3003
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I love this recipe! The garlic bread cubes add a nice crunch and flavor to the macaroni and cheese.


Marwan Khan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the macaroni and cheese turned out great. The garlic bread cubes were a nice touch.


Mohammod Noyon
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The garlic bread cubes were the perfect addition.


Jiechlat Biel
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The garlic bread cubes were a nice touch.


Malik Naveed
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe was actually really good. The garlic bread cubes added a nice touch.


Okafor Augustine
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This is my new favorite macaroni and cheese recipe! The garlic bread cubes are a game-changer.


Clayton Brawn
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I made this last night and it was delicious! The garlic bread cubes were the perfect addition. They added a nice crunch and flavor to the dish.


Kingsolex Solomon
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This macaroni and cheese with garlic bread cubes was a hit! The garlic bread cubes added a nice crispy texture to the gooey cheese. I also loved the addition of the green onions, which gave the dish a pop of freshness. Overall, this was a delicious a