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

Ingredients

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.