The Best Baked Shells Mac’& Cheese Recipe for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is all about comfort food and Mac n’ cheese is definitely bringing the comfort! Here’s a rich, creamy and absolutely delicious baked SHELL n’ cheese recipe! I know y’all love the elbows but lets throw some shells in this time! Make this a holiday favorite.

This looks good and tastes good!

Cheese dip, Parmesan, seasoning mix, pasta shells and heavy cream.

Cooked pasta shells with cheese dip mixed together.

Add the heavy cream to the pasta.

Pasta inside bowl with parmesan on top ready to bake!

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The Best Baked Shells Mac’& Cheese Recipe for Thanksgiving

Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 50 Min

Ingredients

• 2 cups shell pasta
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup cheese dip
• 1 cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese
• ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook the Pasta
2. In a pot add water and salt. Bring it to a boil. Add in your shell pasta. Boil as instructions mentions on the packaging. Drain then add to a bowl with cheese dip.
3. Step 2: Make the Cheese Sauce
4. Add the heavy cream to the bowl with the pasta as well as the seasonings and cheeses. Mix til combined.
5. Step 3: Combine & Bake
6. Now transfer your pasta mix to a baking dish. Top it with the Parmesan. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown top. Let it cool for a few minutes!