Apple and Cheddar Penne Pie
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons butter, softened
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2/3
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cup panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs)
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3 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme
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12 ounces dried penne pasta (3 1/2 cups)
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2 cups chopped peeled tart cooking apples (3 medium)
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1/2
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cup chopped sweet onion, such as Vidalia or Walla Walla (1 small)
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3 tablespoons butter
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/2
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teaspoon salt
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1/4
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teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 cups whole milk
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1/2
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cup apple cider
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2 3 ounce packages cream cheese, softened and cut up
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1 1/2
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cups shredded white cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
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Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
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