Description
A comforting cheesy casserole filled with pasta, creamy sauces, and gooey cheese, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni (or similar pasta)
- 3 cups shredded cheese (a mix of cheddar and mozzarella)
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded cheese, milk, sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, onions, bell peppers, and season with salt and pepper. Mix everything well.
- Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish and spread it evenly.
- If you’re feeling adventurous, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top for that extra crunch.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until bubbling and golden on top.
- Serve warm and enjoy your cheesy comfort food!
Notes
For added flavor, sauté the onions and bell peppers before mixing them in. You can also try using different cheeses or adding cooked chicken for a heartier dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cheesy casserole, comfort food, pasta dish, easy recipe