Crispy-Topped Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Crispy-Topped Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 8 oz. (3 cups) uncooked rotini (spiral pasta); 1 (1-lb.) pkg. Frozen Broccoli Cuts; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 2 cups milk; 1 (1.8-oz.) pkg. white sauce mix; 8 oz. (2 cups) shredded American and Cheddar cheese blend; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 3 tablespoons Progresso™ Garlic Herb Bread Crumbs; 1 tablespoon margarine or butter

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Prep 25 min
Total 55 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 6

Looking for a cheesy pasta dinner? Then serve your family this meatless casserole made using broccoli and topped with Progresso® bread crumbs.

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated October 18, 2016

Ingredients

8 oz. (3 cups) uncooked rotini (spiral pasta)
1 (1-lb.) pkg. Frozen Broccoli Cuts
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 cups milk
1 (1.8-oz.) pkg. white sauce mix
8 oz. (2 cups) shredded American and Cheddar cheese blend
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons Progresso™ Garlic Herb Bread Crumbs
1 tablespoon margarine or butter

Steps

1

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cook rotini in large saucepan to desired doneness as directed on package, adding broccoli during last 5 minutes of cooking time. Drain; return to saucepan.
2

Meanwhile, spray medium saucepan with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat.
3

Add milk and sauce mix; stir with wire whisk until well blended. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; simmer 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add American and Cheddar cheese blend; stir until melted.
4

Pour cheese sauce over cooked rotini and broccoli in saucepan; mix well. Spoon into sprayed baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. In small bowl, combine bread crumbs and margarine; mix well. Sprinkle over rotini mixture.
5

Bake at 350°F. for 25 to 30 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and topping is golden brown.