BACON-CHEESE STUFFED SHELLS

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"I make these rich shells for parties or for friends- and I always get rave reviews! It will surely please anyone and even have them asking for the recipe." -Bekie Anderson, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
1-1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded Asiago cheese, divided
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup crumbled cooked bacon
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 cups shredded Romano cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender., In a large bowl, beat ricotta and 4 ounces cream cheese until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup Asiago cheese, Parmesan cheese, bacon, 1 tablespoon parsley, garlic salt, nutmeg, pepper and mushroom mixture. Spoon into shells; place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add cream, broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in Romano cheese and the remaining cream cheese, Asiago and parsley. , Pour over shells. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Fat 42g fat (26g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 975mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Anita Shaw
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These shells were amazing! The filling was so creamy and flavorful, and the bacon added the perfect amount of smokiness. The shells were cooked perfectly, and the whole dish was just so delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Fj Sakib
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These shells were a bit bland. The filling was not very flavorful, and the bacon was not very crispy. The shells were also a bit overcooked. I think I would have liked this dish better if the filling had been more flavorful and the bacon had been cri


KAMAL Gazi
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I made these shells for my friends and they loved them! The filling was cheesy and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice smoky touch. The shells were cooked perfectly al dente, and the whole dish was really easy to make. I'll definitely be making thi


AJ SS
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These shells were delicious! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice smoky touch. The shells were cooked perfectly al dente, and the whole dish was really easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Naba Arsalan
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These shells were a bit too rich for my taste. The filling was very cheesy and heavy, and the bacon was a bit too salty. The shells were also a bit overcooked. I think I would have liked this dish better if the filling had been a bit lighter and the


rich ca
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I made these shells for my family and they loved them! The filling was cheesy and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice smoky touch. The shells were cooked perfectly al dente, and the whole dish was really easy to make. I'll definitely be making this


Angela Connor
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These shells were amazing! The filling was so creamy and flavorful, and the bacon added the perfect amount of smokiness. The shells were cooked perfectly, and the whole dish was just so delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mongoleean Queen
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I followed the recipe exactly and my shells turned out great! The filling was cheesy and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice smoky touch. The shells were cooked perfectly al dente, and the whole dish was really easy to make. I will definitely be ma


Andrew Gunter
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These shells were a bit bland for my taste. The filling was not very flavorful, and the bacon was not very crispy. The shells were also a bit overcooked. I think I would have liked this dish better if the filling had been more flavorful and the bacon


Farhan Alom
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I'm not usually a fan of stuffed shells, but these were really good! The filling was cheesy and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice smoky touch. The shells were cooked perfectly al dente, and the whole dish was really easy to make. I'll definitely


Daniella Hernandez
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I made these shells for a party I was hosting, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and I got a lot of compliments on how delicious they were. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the shells were cooked perfectly. They were also re


Dempsey Evans
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These bacon cheese stuffed shells were a hit with my family! The cheesy filling was perfectly gooey and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice smoky touch. The shells were cooked perfectly al dente, and the whole dish was really easy to make. I'll def