Best 7 Velveeta Cheesy Pasta Casserole Recipes

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Are you craving a dish that is both hearty and comforting? Look no further than Velveeta Cheesy Pasta Casserole! This classic casserole is made with a creamy Velveeta cheese sauce, tender pasta, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. It's a perfect meal for a weeknight dinner or a potluck.

This article features three different recipes for Velveeta Cheesy Pasta Casserole, each with its own unique twist. The first recipe is the classic version, made with Velveeta cheese, milk, butter, pasta, and bread crumbs. The second recipe adds a layer of cooked ground beef for a meaty twist. The third recipe is a vegetarian version, made with a combination of Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, and cottage cheese.

All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. They are also customizable to your liking. For example, you can add your favorite vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, or peas. You can also use a different type of pasta, such as penne or macaroni. And if you don't have bread crumbs, you can use crushed crackers or tortilla chips instead.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and comforting dish. So gather your ingredients and let's get started!

Let's cook with our recipes!

HEALTHY LIVING VELVEETA® CHEESY PASTA CASSEROLE



HEALTHY LIVING VELVEETA® Cheesy Pasta Casserole image

Hearty with chunks of chicken breast and tomatoes, this VELVEETA cheesy pasta casserole can be prepped for the oven in just 15 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings, about 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
4 cups cooked whole wheat rotini pasta
1 pkg. (1 lb.) frozen Italian-style vegetable blend, thawed, drained
1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
3/4 lb. (12 oz.) 2% Milk VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Combine ingredients in 13x9-inch baking dish; cover.
  • Bake 40 min.
  • Let stand 5 min.; stir until sauce is well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 860 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g

VELVEETA CHEESY PASTA CASSEROLE



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I got this recipe from my husband's aunt. She won "Recipe of the Month Potluck Dinner" with this recipe!

Provided by beth_gaboriault

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
4 cups cooked rotini pasta
1 (1 lb) package frozen italian style mixed vegetables, thawed
1 (10 ounce) can ro-tel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
3/4 lb Velveeta cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients in 9"x 13" baking dish.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 40 minutes.
  • Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Stir and Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.4, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 110.6, Sodium 1218.9, Carbohydrate 66.5, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 7.6, Protein 46.8

VELVEETA® CREAMY CHICKEN & PASTA CASSEROLE



VELVEETA® Creamy Chicken & Pasta Casserole image

If your family likes mac and cheese, they'll like this chicken casserole with pasta shells and creamy melted VELVEETA.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg. (12 oz.) VELVEETA Shells & Cheese Dinner
1 can (12.5 oz.) chunk white chicken breast, drained, flaked
1 green pepper, chopped
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/3 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
1/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Prepare Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package. Stir in all remaining ingredients except cheese.
  • Spoon mixture into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with cheese.
  • Bake 10 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 710 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 15 g

VELVEETA® CHEESY BACON BRUNCH CASSEROLE



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Bacon, eggs and hash browns topped with melty VELVEETA--it's everything you want for brunch in one delicious casserole.

Provided by VELVEETA Cheese

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     VELVEETA Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
½ pound fresh mushrooms, coarsley chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
12 eggs
⅓ cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
¾ pound VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat 10 min. or until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 Tbsp. drippings from skillet.
  • Add potatoes, mushrooms, peppers and onions to reserved drippings in skillet; cook 10 min. or until peppers and onions are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in VELVEETA. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Whisk eggs and sour cream in medium bowl until blended; stir in bacon. Pour over vegetable mixture.
  • Bake 40 min. or until center is set and casserole is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 215.2 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 555.1 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

VELVEETA® DOWN-HOME MACARONI AND CHEESE



VELVEETA® Down-Home Macaroni and Cheese image

If you're looking for a mac and cheese recipe with the perfect balance of cheesy and creamy, the search ends here.

Provided by VELVEETA Cheese

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     VELVEETA Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup butter, divided
¼ cup flour
1 cup milk
½ pound VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
½ cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
6 RITZ Crackers, crushed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt 3 Tbsp. butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook 2 min., stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until thickened. Add VELVEETA; cook 3 min. or until melted, stirring frequently. Stir in macaroni.
  • Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with Cheddar. Melt remaining butter; toss with cracker crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 869.1 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

VELVEETA® CHICKEN SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE



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Delicious chicken and spaghetti casserole with Velveeta®.

Provided by Richard

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes     Chicken

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 ½ cups chicken broth
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (1 pound) package processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cubed
1 (12 ounce) package spaghetti
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, condensed soup, chicken broth, bell pepper, celery, parsley, salt, and pepper in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Add Velveeta® to the Dutch oven and stir until melted. Add drained spaghetti and olives. Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake until bubbly, about 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 66.5 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 1302.8 mg, Sugar 5 g

CHEESY PASTA CASSEROLE



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This rich, cheesy side dish is such an excellent meal extender that I always keep it in mind whenever I feel my menu needs a boost. It's a quick and easy casserole to fix, and you can easily double the recipe to feed a larger crowd.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups uncooked egg noodles
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1-1/3 cups milk
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, garlic salt and onion salt until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in the noodles. , Transfer to a greased shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 701mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful cheeses, and a rich pasta will make all the difference in the final dish.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Al dente pasta will hold its shape and texture better in the casserole.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is the star of the show in this dish, so don't skimp on quality.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many ways to customize this dish to your liking. Try adding different vegetables, cheeses, or spices.
  • Make sure the casserole is hot and bubbly before serving: This will ensure that the cheese is melted and gooey.

Conclusion:

Velvety Cheesy Pasta Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. With its creamy, cheesy sauce, tender pasta, and crispy breadcrumb topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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