MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH GARLIC BREAD CUBES

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Creamy and ooey-gooey, my homemade macaroni and cheese is over the top! Garlicky croutons add a delicious crunch. -Amy Warren, Maineville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 pound uncooked spiral pasta
2 tablespoons butter, melted
BREAD CUBES:
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons butter
4 cups cubed French bread (1/2-inch cubes)
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
SAUCE:
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups half-and-half cream
1 package (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded fontina cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; add melted butter and toss to coat., In a large skillet, saute garlic in butter until tender. Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Drizzle with butter mixture and sprinkle with seasoned salt; toss to coat., In the same skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the process cheese, sugar, seasoned salt, mustard, pepper sauce and pepper; stir until cheese is melted., In a small bowl, combine the fontina, cheddar and Swiss cheeses. Add 2 cups cheese mixture to sauce; stir until melted. Pour over pasta; stir to combine. Sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Top with bread cubes, Parmesan cheese and paprika., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and bread is lightly browned.

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SAGHARA_ BOY
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. It's a great way to use up leftover macaroni and cheese.


Rajpoot Sb
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


lorelle veale
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The macaroni and cheese was cheesy and flavorful, and the garlic bread cubes added a nice touch of crunch.


Anthony Fenton
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I'm not a fan of macaroni and cheese, but I loved this recipe. The garlic bread cubes added a lot of flavor and texture.


Mts Shanta
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This macaroni and cheese with garlic bread cubes is a classic comfort food dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck.


Frank Seguinot
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!


ochieng Chrisphin
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. The macaroni and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the garlic bread cubes added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this dish to others.


J.H.D
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I made this dish for my kids and they loved it! They especially liked the garlic bread cubes. I will definitely be making this again.


Itx Adeel
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This recipe was easy to follow and the macaroni and cheese turned out great. I didn't have any garlic bread cubes on hand, so I used croutons instead. They worked just as well.


Warnishia Levy
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I'm not a huge fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The garlic bread cubes added a lot of flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Rejeb Abdellah
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the combination of macaroni and cheese with garlic bread cubes.


mukoso Edward
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The macaroni and cheese was cheesy and flavorful, and the garlic bread cubes added a nice touch of crunch. I would definitely recommend this dish to others.


Mameararsa Koti
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This macaroni and cheese with garlic bread cubes was a hit with my family! The combination of the creamy cheese sauce, tender pasta, and crunchy garlic bread cubes was irresistible. I will definitely be making this dish again.