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baked cavatappi and havarti cheese with mushrooms

clownman70360 avatar
Recipe by
raymond spencer
@clownman70360
st bernard, LA

This is another cavatappi pasta recipe I created. It's in the style of macaroni and cheese, filled with cremini mushrooms sauteed in honey mustard and a havarti cheese sauce.

yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For baked cavatappi and havarti cheese with mushrooms

  • 1 c
    cubed processed American cheese
  • 4 Tbsp
    Italian seasoning, divided
  • 16 oz
    dry cavatappi pasta
  • 2 Tbsp
    avocado oil
  • 6
    cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp
    steak seasoning
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1
    packet dry onion soup mix
  • 2 Tbsp
    honey mustard
  • 2 Tbsp
    margarine
  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 c
    half and half
  • 8 oz
    havarti cheese, shredded
  • 3 Tbsp
    panko bread crumbs

How To Make baked cavatappi and havarti cheese with mushrooms

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2
    Coat a 9x13- inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add the cubed American cheese and 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning; mix well with a fork.
  • 3
    Cook the cavatappi pasta according to package directions; drain. Season with 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; toss well.
  • 4
    Heat the avocado oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced cremini mushrooms and saute for 6 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
  • 5
    Stir in the steak seasoning, garlic powder, dry onion soup mix and honey mustard. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • 6
    Melt the margarine and season with remaining Italian seasoning in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Combine the heavy cream, cream cheese, half and half and 1 cup shredded havarti cheese. Stir together for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is thickened.
  • 7
    Add cooked cavatappi pasta and sauteed mushroom mixture and stir well until combined. Remove from heat.
  • 8
    Spoon into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle with remaining shredded havarti cheese and panko bread crumbs.
  • 9
    Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown.
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