ARTICHOKE MAC AND CHEESE

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Treat your family to a gussied up version of a classic with Artichoke Mac and Cheese recipe. Artichoke Mac and Cheese includes garlic, four kinds of cheese, artichoke hearts, baby spinach and panko bread crumbs for extra crunch!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups cavatappi, uncooked
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
2 cans (14 oz. each) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
2 cups loosely packed baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses, divided
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs

Steps:

Heat oven to 375ºF.
Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
Meanwhile, shake flour and 1/2 cup milk in covered jar until blended; pour into medium microwaveable bowl. Stir in remaining milk and garlic. Microwave on HIGH 1 min.; stir. Microwave additional 1 to 2 min. or until slightly thickened, stirring every 30 sec. Gradually add to cream cheese spread in large bowl, stirring after each addition until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Add artichokes, spinach and 1/4 cup Parmesan; mix lightly.
Drain pasta. Add to artichoke mixture; mix well. Spoon half into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheese. Repeat layers. Top with combined bread crumbs and remaining Parmesan.
Bake 30 to 35 min. or until pasta mixture is heated through and top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 930 mg, Carbohydrate 49 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 22 g