Baked Cheddar Elbows with Crunchy-Cheesy Topping

Sure to please the pickiest eater, this baked cheddar mac w/ crunchy cheese topping is a great as a side or add some chicken and your full meal is complete!

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Prep Time 20

Bake Time 10

Total Time 30

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 372 kcal

Equipment

8" square baking dish
Large saucepan
Mixing spoon
Measuring cup(s)
Measuring spoons
Knife
Cutting Board
Food processor

Ingredients

2 6 oz. boxes iO organic deluxe cheddar elbows
1 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
½ cup iO organic frozen green peas thawed
1 cup iO organic thin wheat crackers
2 Tbsp Unsalted butter melted
1 Tbsp Fresh parsley chopped, plus additoinal for optional garnish
½ tsp Garlic powder

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°. Spray 8" square baking dish with cooking spray. Prepare Cheddar elbows as label directs; stir in ½ cup Cheddar cheese, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese and peas.
In food processor, pulse crackers until small crumbs form. Add butter, parsley, garlic powder and remaining ½ cup Cheddar cheese and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese; pulse until just combined. Makes about 1½ cups.
Spread Cheddar elbows mixture in prepared dish; top with cracker mixture. Bake casserole 10 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Makes about 5 cups.
Serve casserole garnished with parsley, if desired.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1.25cupsCalories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 15gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 758mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Keyword Baking, Comfort Food, Easy Recipes, Entertaining, Family Friendly, Kid Friendly, Mac & Cheese, Quick Recipes

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