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3 Cheese Cavatappi
This 3 Cheese Cavatappi is creamy, cheesy, and perfect for a crowd!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 12 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 931 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound cavatappi
- 1 small onion diced, about ⅔ cup
- ⅓ cup butter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups milk
- 1 ¼ cup light cream about 10-12% MF
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese or swiss cheese
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Topping
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cook cavatappi al dente (firm) according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, cook onion in butter over medium heat until tender. Whisk in flour and let cook 2 minutes while stirring.
- Add in milk and cream a little bit at a time stirring until smooth after each addition.
- Stir in seasonings and bring to a boil over medium heat and let boil 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and whisk in shredded cheeses until smooth and creamy.
- Toss sauce with cooked cavatappi and spread into a greased 9x13 pan.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake 22-27 minutes or until bubbly. Do not over cook.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To reheat, simply put in the microwave on a plate until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
931
(47%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
54g
(83%)
Saturated Fat
33g
(165%)
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
1003mg
(42%)
Potassium
420mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1732IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
989mg
(99%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 931
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 931 | 47% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 54g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat | 33g | 165% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1003mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 420mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1732IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 989mg | 99% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.