Ingredients
- 7 ounces (3 cups) uncooked dried
- pasta shells
- 1/2 pound sliced Land O Lakes® Deli
- Jalapeño Jack Cheese
- 1 pint (2 cups) Land O Lakes® Half & Half
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green
- chiles, drained
- salt
- 1/3 cup crushed nacho-flavored tortilla chips
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish with no-stick cooking spray.
Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain.
Meanwhile, stack cheese slices; coarsely chop. Set aside.
Heat half & half in 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat 3-4 minutes or until half & half just comes to a boil. Add cream cheese, stirring until mixture is smooth and thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in green chiles and salt. Add cooked pasta; toss to coat.
Spread half of pasta mixture evenly into bottom of prepared baking dish; top with half jalapeño jack cheese. Repeat layer once with remaining ingredients.
Sprinkle crushed tortilla chips over top of casserole. Bake 30-35 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and topping is golden brown.