HIDDEN VALLEY FOUR CHEESE PASTA BAKE WITH SPINACH AND BACON #RSC
I chose Cavatappi pasta for this recipe because the shape is not only fun, but it also helps to hold the sauce and other ingredients better. I selected those particular types of cheese because I feel like they take this recipe up a notch from being an average weeknight dinner to something you might even choose to make for company. I used fully cooked apple-smoked bacon, which I found at Trader Joe's along with the Havarti, Gruyere & Fontina cheeses. Since I used such rich and flavorful cheeses, I chose to use 2% greek yogurt and 2% milk instead of using sour cream and half & half so the recipe wouldn't be laden down with heavy ingredients.
Provided by Lhill910
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h49m
Yield 1 1/2 cups, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees. Melt 4 tbsps of butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and saute for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Whisk in flour and blend thoroughly. Slowly add milk, whisking constantly until the mixture is well blended. Immediately add the yogurt and 1 oz packet of Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning mix and continue to stir until mixture begins to thicken. Once mixture is smooth, add the Fontina, Havarti & Gruyere cheeses and blend until the cheese is melted. Turn off the heat and add the spinach. Once the spinach is wilted, carefully add in the diced chicken and bacon. Pour the mixture into a 13 x 9 dish that is coated with cooking spray and use a spatula to spread it evenly. Combine Panko breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Melt 3 tbsps. of butter and toss with the panko mixture until thoroughly combined. Spread mixture evenly on top of the casserole and bake on the middle rack for 25-35 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and mixture is bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.1, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 51.3, Sodium 475.4, Carbohydrate 59.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 8, Protein 19.7
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Shuvronil Shishir
[email protected]I'm a big fan of pasta bakes and this one is one of my favorites. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the spinach and bacon add a nice touch of flavor and texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
FARABI CHOWDHURY
[email protected]This pasta bake was easy to make and turned out great! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the spinach and bacon added a nice touch of flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this again.
Ana
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta bake turned out perfectly! The cheese sauce was smooth and creamy, and the spinach and bacon added a nice touch of flavor. I served it with a side salad and it was a delicious meal.
Angel Ibarra
[email protected]This pasta bake was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had used less cheese or a different type of cheese, such as a sharp cheddar.
Arzoo Begum
[email protected]I made this pasta bake for my family and they loved it! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the spinach and bacon added a nice touch of flavor and texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Joshua O sullivan
[email protected]I'm a big fan of pasta bakes and this one is one of my favorites. The cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the spinach and bacon add a nice touch of flavor and texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Sharon Kamz
[email protected]This pasta bake was easy to make and turned out great! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the spinach and bacon added a nice touch of flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this again.
Mustehsan Khan
[email protected]I made this pasta bake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the spinach and bacon added a nice touch of flavor and texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Ziddi Boy
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta bake turned out perfectly! The cheese sauce was smooth and creamy, and the spinach and bacon added a nice touch of flavor. I served it with a side salad and it was a delicious meal.
Fazal Lover boy
[email protected]This pasta bake was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had used a different type of cheese, such as a sharp cheddar. The spinach and bacon were good, but I think the dish could have used more of them.
Aurang zaib Khan
[email protected]I made this pasta bake last night and it was a huge success! My husband and kids loved it. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the spinach and bacon added a nice touch of flavor and texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Silas Masula
[email protected]This pasta bake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a combination of sharp cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, and the result was a cheesy, flavorful sauce. The spinach and bacon added a nice touch of flavor and texture. I will defin
Zahidullah Tasal
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pasta bakes, but this one was surprisingly good. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the spinach and bacon added a nice touch of texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and e
Sarah Kelley
[email protected]This pasta bake was a hit with my family! The flavors of the four cheeses, spinach, and bacon blended perfectly together. The Hidden Valley Ranch dressing added a nice tangy flavor that made the dish even more delicious. I will definitely be making t