Giant Mac & Cheese with Jumbo Shells

Imagine oversized pasta shells that are meticulously filled with a rich, velvety cheese sauce that oozes with flavor—this recipe from SpiceDroppers on YouTube is just like that. The jumbo shells not only provide a fun and unique presentation, but they also allow for an incredible cheese-to-pasta ratio, ensuring every bite is bursting with cheesy delight. This dish is perfect for special occasions, family dinners, or anytime you want to indulge in something fantastic.

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Impress your family today with this quick, easy, and flavorful giant mac and cheese recipe that will surely become an instant hit. Watch the video below for the step by step instructions on how to make this.

Ingredients:

• 16 oz jumbo shells
• 1 large white onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 12 oz smoked sausage, chopped
• 5 cups shredded medium cheddar
• 1 cup shredded parmesan
• 7 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups of whole milk
• 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
• salt, pepper, smoked paprika

Directions:

Step 1

Boil the jumbo shells for 9 minutes, then strain, and set them aside. Next, add some vegetable oil in a large pan, then add the chopped smoked sausage. Cook and brown the sausage and set aside. In the same pan, add 7 tbsp butter, chopped white onion, and chopped red bell pepper. Saute everything for two minutes, then add 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. Whisk for a few minutes until no flour is visible. After this, gradually add 3 cups of whole milk and 1 cup of heavy whipping cream while whisking. Continue to mix until it thickens.

Step 2

After about four minutes, stir in 5 cups of shredded medium cheddar and season with some ground black pepper, salt, and smoked paprika. Now, add the cooked jumbo shells and smoked sausage to a large mixing bowl, then pour the sauce. Toss everything well, then transfer it to a greased 9 x 13 baking pan. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded parmesan and 1 cup cheddar. Place it in a 325 degrees F oven and bake for 15 minutes. After baking, let it cool down for five minutes and serve. Enjoy!

Giant Mac & Cheese with Jumbo Shells