VELVEETA Cheesy Pasta Casserole

VELVEETA cheese was first introduced in 1928 and has since become a popular ingredient in many comfort food recipes.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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VELVEETA Cheesy Pasta Casserole

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Casserole, Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 35 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Elbow macaroni
• 16 ounce VELVEETA Cheese
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon Flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 cup Bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon Parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper until well combined.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
5. Add the VELVEETA cheese and continue stirring until melted and smooth.
6. Remove the saucepan from heat and add the cooked macaroni. Stir until well coated.
7. Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
8. In a small bowl, mix together the bread crumbs and parsley. Sprinkle the mixture over the macaroni.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
10. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
11. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.