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A serving of creamy shells and cheese with tender ribs on a white plate.
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Quick Shells and Cheese

This Quick Shells and Cheese recipe is a creamy, comforting stovetop side dish that comes together in minutes! Made with just a few ingredients, it’s the perfect cheesy pasta to pair with any weeknight meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese, cheese noodles, mac n cheese, pasta, shells and cheese, sides
Servings: 8
Calories: 496kcal
Author: Misty Tannery

Ingredients

  • 16 oz mini shells pasta no more than 1 pound, cooked
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups Colby Jack grated
  • 8 ounces processed cheese such as Velveeta, diced
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
  • Heat the milk and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the cheeses and stir until melted. Stir in the pepper, garlic and seasoned salt. Drain the pasta, and stir it into the cheese sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 856mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 739IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 610mg | Iron: 1mg
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