SPIRALS AND CHEESE

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"My grandchildren simply love my macaroni and cheese." What family wouldn't go for the classic comfort of this warm, cheesy dish on blustery winter evenings? It's sure to be a favorite with your gang, too! Flo Burtnett - Gage, OK

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3-1/2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
4 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups 2% milk
2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add 2 cups cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper., Drain pasta. Add to cheese mixture; toss gently to coat. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; add bread crumbs and remaining cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569 calories, Fat 27g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 817mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Garron Petersen
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I made this dish for my kids and they loved it! They especially liked the peas and bacon.


George Okon
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This is a delicious and comforting dish. The cheese sauce is rich and creamy, and the spirals are cooked perfectly.


Angie n Steve-o Husarcik
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. I especially love the crispy bacon on top.


Lsc S.R
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Frikkie de Castro
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can add any type of vegetables or meat that you like.


Florence Marcus
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This is a classic pasta dish that is always a crowd-pleaser. The spirals and cheese sauce are a perfect combination.


Abdulrasak Raimot
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I've been making this dish for years and it's always a hit. My family loves the creamy cheese sauce and the spirals are always cooked perfectly.


Yaa Boakyewaah
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This is a great recipe for a party or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always disappears quickly.


Addison Lowe
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I'm not a huge fan of spirals, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cheese sauce was so good that it made up for it.


Kenfack Genesis
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The cheese sauce is a great way to hide them.


Mathew Johnson
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I made this dish for my kids and they loved it! They especially liked the peas and bacon.


US GMAIL BD
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This is a delicious and comforting dish. The cheese sauce is rich and creamy, and the spirals are cooked perfectly.


STEVE mukayole
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. I especially love the crispy bacon on top.


Dragon_Bug685*
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


emeka francis mmechie
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham or bacon. I also like to add some chopped broccoli or zucchini to the sauce.


Mariam myshd
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I'm not a huge fan of cheese, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was light and flavorful, and the spirals were cooked al dente.


Bri Bri
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This is my new go-to pasta recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Kaleem Ullah Nashorokadow
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the creamy cheese sauce and the spirals cooked perfectly.


Ridoy Biawas
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The spirals and cheese sauce were a perfect combination, and the addition of bacon and peas gave it a nice flavor boost.