Recipe Title: Not Your Ordinary Stuffed Shells
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Description: These stuffed shells are a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish, inspired by the beloved flavors of perogies. They’re a hit at parties and guaranteed to disappear fast, leaving behind only satisfied smiles and empty plates.
Recipe Category: Pasta Shells
Keywords: Potato, Vegetable, Kid Friendly, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours
Aggregated Rating: 5 stars
Review Count: 4 reviews
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1695.9
- Fat Content: 80.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 50.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 256.7mg
- Sodium Content: 4155.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 168.7g
- Fiber Content: 14.4g
- Sugar Content: 16.9g
- Protein Content: 74.7g
Recipe Yield: 1 9×13 pan
Ingredients:
- 26 pasta shells
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 potato
- 1/2 cup green onion
- Garlic salt (to taste)
- Onion salt (to taste)
- Dried minced onions (to taste)
- Butter (for topping)
Instructions:
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Begin by boiling the pasta shells according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain them and set aside.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with garlic salt, onion salt, dried minced onions, and 4 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese. You can use either cold or heated mashed potatoes, although heated ones tend to be easier to work with.
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Using a small melon scoop, gourmet decorator, or a small spoon, fill each pasta shell with the potato mixture, ensuring they are evenly filled.
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Grease a 9×13 baking pan and arrange the stuffed shells in it.
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Top the shells with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and additional potato topping if desired. To prevent the shells from drying out during baking, you can place three small dabs of butter on top of the cheese.
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the stuffed shells for 30-45 minutes, or until they are heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
These Not Your Ordinary Stuffed Shells are a delightful combination of creamy mashed potatoes, savory cheese, and the comforting taste of baked pasta. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or for impressing guests at your next gathering, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your repertoire. Enjoy the delicious flavors and the satisfaction of serving up a dish that’s anything but ordinary!
