Herbed Shells & Cheese Bake

Name: Herbed Shells & Cheese Bake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package Velveeta shells and cheese dinner; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 4 slices white bread; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 1/4 cup butter

Submitted by Chef Mac91

"All I have to say is mmmmmm. Found this hidden away in an old recipe book of mine so I don't know where it came from but it is delish!"

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package Velveeta shells and cheese dinner
¹⁄₂ cup half-and-half
¹⁄₄ teaspoon onion powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
4 slices white bread
¹⁄₄ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
¹⁄₄ cup butter

directions

Cook shells and cheese dinner according to basic package directions.
Stir half-and-half, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, and onion powder into shell macaroni mixture. Pour pasta mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish.
Remove crusts from bread with a serrated knife. Process bread slices in a food processor or blender until finely ground. Toss together breadcrumbs, melted butter, Parmesan cheese, and parsley.
Sprinkle shell macaroni with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and breadcrumb mixture.
Bake at 400 for 15 minutes or until pasta mixture is thoroughly heated. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.