Description
Indulge in these creamy, cheesy stuffed shells packed with flavorful mac and cheese and crispy bacon—perfect for family gatherings or elegant dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Jumbo Pasta Shells
- 3 cups Mac and Cheese (prepared)
- 1 cup Crispy Bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1.5 cups Shredded Cheese (cheddar and/or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup Cream (optional)
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to the package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
- Combine the prepared mac and cheese, crumbled bacon, and half of the shredded cheese in a mixing bowl.
- Stuff each pasta shell with the mac and cheese mixture and arrange in a greased baking dish.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Make ahead and refrigerate or freeze for later. Customize with different cheeses or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg