Cheddar Pasta Toss Recipes

CHEDDAR CHEESE CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Toss in chicken, onion powder, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
• Whisk chicken broth and flour together in a bowl until well blended. Pour over the chicken in the skillet. Add half the Cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, cream, butter, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce; stir to combine. Continue stirring over medium heat until sauce starts to thicken, about 10 minutes. Stir cooked pasta into skillet.
• Pour chicken-pasta mixture into a glass baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and melted, about 15 minutes.

BROCCOLI, BACON AND CHEDDAR TOSS

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix all salad ingredients except bacon.
• In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until well blended. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat.
• Just before serving, heat bacon slices as directed on package until crisp. Drain on paper towels; crumble. Stir bacon into salad.

CHEDDAR PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook rotini according to package directions, during the last 5-7 minutes of cooking time add peas to rotini.
• Drain pasta and peas, rinse pasta and peas in cold water, then drain again.
• Combine pasta/peas with the next five ingredients. Toss gently to combine.
• In a small bowl combine all of the mayo with the next 4 ingredients and the salt and pepper if using. Whisk together until smooth and uniform.
• Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and stir gently to combine until the pasta mixture is evenly coated.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Overnight is best.

CHEDDAR AND VEGETABLE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Add milk, salt and pepper sauce. Heat to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup cheese until melted.
• Add sauce and vegetables to pasta; toss well. Transfer to a greased medium baking dish or oval casserole. Cover with foil; bake in preheated 375 degrees F oven 15 minutes or until hot. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 2 minutes more or until cheese is melted.