Best 8 Cheesy Shells And Greens Recipes

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**Indulge in a Flavorful Symphony: Cheesy Shells and Greens - A Culinary Delight**

Embark on a culinary journey with our delectable Cheesy Shells and Greens, a dish that harmonizes the richness of cheese, the freshness of greens, and the comforting embrace of pasta. This versatile recipe offers three enticing variations to cater to diverse palates and dietary preferences.

1. **Classic Cheesy Shells and Greens:** A timeless favorite, this recipe combines tender pasta shells, a creamy cheese sauce, and an assortment of vibrant greens, resulting in a symphony of flavors and textures.

2. **Light and Lemony Cheesy Shells and Greens:** For a lighter and brighter twist, this variation introduces the vibrant flavors of lemon and fresh herbs. The result is a refreshing and invigorating dish that tantalizes the taste buds.

3. **Vegan Cheesy Shells and Greens:** This plant-based rendition offers a delicious and compassionate alternative. A creamy cashew sauce, nutritional yeast, and a medley of greens come together to create a satisfying and wholesome meal.

Each recipe promises an effortless cooking experience, guided by clear instructions and helpful tips. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, our Cheesy Shells and Greens will undoubtedly become a staple in your culinary repertoire.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHEESY GREENS CASSEROLE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups heavy cream
One 8-ounce container mascarpone
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Zest of 1 lemon
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
2 bunches Tuscan kale, stemmed and torn into large pieces
2 small or 1 large bunch regular kale, stemmed and torn into large pieces
3 cups grated Gruyere
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large Dutch oven, combine the cream, mascarpone, onion, garlic, nutmeg, smoked paprika, lemon zest, salt and pepper, then bring to a simmer over a medium-low heat, stirring as you go. Simmer gently until the onions and garlic are very soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Add all of the kale to the cream mixture, then cover and allow to wilt, about 3 minutes. Stir and cook until the greens are just wilted and coated in the cream mixture.
  • Transfer the greens mixture to a 10-inch cast-iron skillet and spread evenly. Top with the Gruyere and panko breadcrumbs. Place the skillet on a baking sheet and bake until bubbly and the cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.

QUICK SHELLS AND CHEESE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 16m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound mini shells pasta
2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups grated Cheddar-Jack
8 ounces processed cheese, such as Velveeta, diced
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt

Steps:

  • 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, salt and seasoned salt. Drain the pasta, and stir it into the cheese sauce. Serve immediately.

CHEESY SHELLS AND GREENS



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This makes a nice meatless dinner for four. Feel free to add a crispy bread crumb topping to this dish by pulsing 4 slices of bread in a food processor to form coarse crumbs. Stir in 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley and 2 T olive oil. Sprinkle over the pasta before broiling. Recipe is from Woman's Day.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces medium pasta shells
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg or 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
cayenne, pinch (optional)
1 1/2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
kosher salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 bunch spinach, thick stems discarded and leaves roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the flour and cook, stirring for 2 minutes; whisk in the milk.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in the mustard, nutmeg, cayenne, if using, 1 cup Cheddar, 1/2 t salt and 1/4 t pepper.
  • Add the pasta and spinach and toss to combine.
  • Heat broiler; transfer the mixture to a 1 1/2 quart broiler-proof baking dish or four 12 ounce ramekins.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar and broil until golden brown, 3-4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 70.3, Sodium 460.1, Carbohydrate 74.2, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3, Protein 29

CHEESY GREEN VEG GRATIN



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Jazz up cauliflower cheese with green broccoli and spinach, and a cheddar and chive sauce. Be sure to use the cauliflower leaves, too, for extra flavour

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 55m

Yield Serves 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cauliflower (450g), broken into florets, leaves reserved
200g purple sprouting broccoli
200g spinach
70g unsalted butter
70g plain flour
900ml whole milk
2 tsp English mustard
150g mature cheddar
½ bunch of chives , finely chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a pan of lightly salted water to the boil and cook the cauliflower florets for 3 mins. Add the broccoli and cook for 2 mins more. Drain in a colander and leave to steam-dry.
  • Tip the spinach into a large saucepan, add 2 tbsp water and cook with the lid on over a low heat for 3-4 mins until wilted, then tip into a sieve and press the excess moisture out of it with the back of a wooden spoon. Set aside.
  • Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Melt the butter in a saucepan over a low heat until foaming, then stir in the flour to create a thick paste. Cook for 2 mins, remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the milk in several additions until lump-free. Return to the heat and whisk until thickened. Whisk in the mustard, most of the cheese and the chives. Season to taste.
  • Arrange the vegetables, including the cauliflower leaves, in a medium ovenproof dish. Pour over the sauce, then sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake for 25-30 mins or until golden and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

CHEESY SHELLS AND GREEN BEANS



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For a tasty dish in 20 minutes, break open a package of VELVEETA Shells & Cheese Dinner and add green beans, mushrooms and French fried onions.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkg. (12 oz.) VELVEETA Shells & Cheese Dinner
2 cups frozen cut green beans
1 jar (4-1/2 oz.) mushrooms, drained
2/3 cup (1/2 of 2.8-oz. can) french-fried onions

Steps:

  • Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package, adding beans to the boiling water the last 5 min.
  • Stir in mushrooms.
  • Spoon into serving dish; top with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 840 mg, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 12 g

WHITE CHEDDAR SHELLS AND CHEESE RECIPE



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If you're looking for a kid approved dish that the whole family will love, these white shells and cheese were made just for you! Making a homemade cheese sauce doesn't have to be complicated, and we'll show you just how easy it can be in this recipe!

Provided by Steph Loaiza

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb shell pasta
½ cup butter
6 Tablespoons flour
4½ cups milk
2½ cups white cheddar cheese ((shredded))
1½ cups parmesan cheese ((shredded))
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter until melted.
  • Slowly whisk in flour until blended, and then slowly add in the milk. Bring mixture to a boil and continue stirring until it starts to thicken. Add in cheese, mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Add macaroni to the sauce and stir until completely combined.
  • Serve topped with extra parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 974 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY SHELLS AND GREEN BEANS



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This easy easy lunch/dinner comes from the Kraft website. Top with fresh mushrooms and/or red pepper slivers.

Provided by Karen

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (12 ounce) package Velveeta shells and cheese dinner
2 cups frozen cut green beans
1 (4 1/2 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms (optional)
2/3 cup French-fried onions

Steps:

  • Prepare Velveeta dinner as directed, adding beans during the last 5 minutes of cooking time.
  • Stir in mushrooms; heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally.
  • Top with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.5, Fat 0.1, Sodium 1.9, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 1.7, Protein 1.1

GRITS AND GREENS



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This weeknight dinner is the perfect homey and rustic dish. Quick-cooking grits become extra flavorful because they are simmered in vegetable stock and get a creamy bite from the combination of milk and sharp Cheddar that's stirred in once the grits are tender. Using both collard greens and Swiss chard lends more interesting and varied tastes and textures. Because the leaves are cooked just until wilted, apple cider vinegar is added at the end to help balance out any bitterness. A little hot sauce splashed on just before serving helps tie the entire dish together, awakening the flavors in both the greens and grits.

Provided by Vallery Lomas

Categories     weeknight, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup quick-cooking grits
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar (3 ounces)
Salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, minced
2 garlic cloves, sliced
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
1 bunch collard greens (12 ½ ounces), stems removed, leaves cut into 1-inch pieces
1 bunch Swiss chard (10 ounces), leaves and stems cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt and black pepper
1 cup vegetable stock
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Hot sauce, to serve

Steps:

  • Make the grits: In a medium saucepan, heat the vegetable stock and 2 cups water over medium-high until boiling. Once boiling, slowly pour in the grits while whisking to reduce lumps. Once the grits come to a boil, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook, whisking frequently, until thickened, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the stove. Season the grits with the pepper, then stir in the milk and cheese until the cheese melts. Season to taste with salt. Set aside and cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, make the greens: Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high. Add the shallot and garlic, and cook, stirring often, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the red-pepper flakes, collards and chard. Toss to combine until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt, add the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the greens are very tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the vinegar, and season again to taste with salt and pepper. Divide the grits among plates and top with the greens and a dash of hot sauce.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and cheese will give your cheesy shells and greens dish the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and not hold its shape.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the main ingredients in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality cheese that melts well. Cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan are all good choices.
  • Add some vegetables: Vegetables add color, flavor, and nutrients to this dish. Broccoli, spinach, and kale are all good choices.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: This recipe is a great starting point, but you can easily customize it to your own taste. Try adding different vegetables, cheeses, or herbs.

Conclusion:

Cheesy shells and greens is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover pasta. With its creamy cheese sauce, tender pasta, and flavorful vegetables, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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