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Shells & Cheese (with Bacon & Peas)

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The best basic shells & cheese recipe! Creamy, dreamy, and utterly divine. Add some peas and bacon and it’s even more heavenly!

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces, weight Small Or Medium Pasta Shells
  • 2 cups 2% Milk
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 8 ounces, weight Velveeta, Cut Into Cubes (I Actually Used About 10-12 Ounces!)
  • 2 cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese (more To Taste!)
  • ¼ teaspoons Seasoned Salt, More To Taste
  • ½ teaspoons Black Pepper
  • ½ cups Frozen Peas (more To Taste)
  • 8 slices Thin Bacon, Fried Crisp And Chopped

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package instructions for al dente (do not overcook). Drain and set aside.

In a large pot heat the milk and butter over medium-low heat. Turn off the heat, then add Velveeta and stir until completely smooth and melted. Stir in the grated cheddar, then add seasoned salt and pepper. Stir until combined, then taste it and add more seasonings if needed.

Add cooked pasta and stir until coated. It will be soupy and saucy, but will thicken slowly.

If desired, stir in frozen peas (they will thaw) and bacon. Serve immediately.

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nancy geragi on 9.15.2014

where was this recipe 20 add years ago when i was trying to keep three children happy! and we had velveeta back then….the bacon and peas…all i can say is WOW what a comfort food, curled in the corner of the sofa watching Masterpiece Theatre, dogs at my feet waiting to lick the bowl…Sunday night is planned!!!!!

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Jamie on 2.13.2015

This is the best “Mac and Cheese” ever. You can change it up with the meat and veggies you add (I did chicken and broccoli). Everyone from my 2 yr old niece to my 32 yr old husband loved it.

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Candy Goulette on 9.14.2014

The best! Fast, easy, cheesey — what’s not to love?? I added bacon and some leftover broccoli florets and about 1/4 cup of leftover grated parm and planned to have a little left for tomorrow’s lunch. Bad plan — it’s all gone!

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