Homemade Shells and Cheese
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If you are looking for the ultimate Homemade Shells and Cheese recipe, I have just the recipe for you! This recipe is a crowd pleaser for sure.
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How to Make Homemade Shells and Cheese on a Stove Top
Aunt Lou here.
Dude…this Homemade Shells and Cheese recipe is so incredibly good, and there is plenty to feed a crowd. I made this while we were down at camp with the family, and it was a huge hit! The comments ranged from, “I am SO glad on days like this that I am not lactose intolerant,” to “This is amazing,” to “Forget the chicken I just made, I want THIS for a meal!” As you can tell, it was received extremely well. There was a total of nine of us, and this was a hearty side for all of us for one meal with enough leftovers to feed us all over again the next meal. So, when I say this can feed a crowd, I meant it!
I want to make sure we are all on the same page. This recipe use five different cheeses. None of these cheeses is Velveeta. We have cheddar, muenster, colby jack, parmesan and mozzarella. These are not creamy cheeses. So, if you are more of a creamy mac/shells and cheese person, I have a list for you at the bottom of this post. However, if you are wanting an ooey gooey, cheesy recipe that is packed full of flavor from the different cheeses, this is the recipe you want to try.
(Psst…want to see the original crock pot version of this recipe? You can find it here.)
What You Will Need for Homemade Shells and Cheese (Stove Top Recipe)
Ingredients Needed
- 16 oz box pasta shells
- Water
- 2 cups mild shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups Colby Jack shredded cheese
- 8 oz block muenster cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
Equipment Needed
- Large pot
- Collander
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Cheese grater
- Measuring cup
- Strong serving spoon
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 10 minutes or so until your water comes to a boil
- Cooking Time: 10 to 12 minutes, until your pasta reaches desired tenderness
- Stirring and Melting Time: 5 minutes
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- All stove tops cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes should always be tested first in your own stove top and time adjusted as needed.
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Homemade Shells and Cheese (Stove Top Recipe)
Ingredients
- 16 oz pasta shells
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 2 cups shredded mild cheddar
- 1 cup fresh grated parmesan
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 8 oz block of muenster cut into small cubes
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Cook your 16 oz pasta shells in a large pot to desired tenderness, drain and return shells to pot.
- While your pasta is cooking, prepare your other ingredients so they can be put in as soon as the pasta is drained and returned to the pot.
- Add 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, 2 cups shredded mild cheddar, 1 cup fresh grated parmesan, 2 cups shredded mozzarella, 8 oz block of muenster (cut into small cubes so it melts quickly), 1 cup milk and 1 tablespoon butter (cut into small pieces) to your pot and stir until well combined and cheeses have melted.
Notes
- Looking for more recipes? Ourย Recipe Finderย can help you find exactly what you need.
- Check out all our favorite recommendations for cookbooks,ย slowย cookers and low carb essentials in ourย Amazon Influencer Shop.
- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.ย The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
- All stove tops cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes shouldย always be tested first in your own stove top and time adjusted as needed.
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