Creamy Italian Casserole

By mavannier

Ingredients

• 1/4 c + 2 T Miracle Whip
• 1/2 c sour cream
• 1/4 c each of green and red bell peppers
• 1 envelope Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix
• 2 c shell or rotini pasta (cooked & drained)
• 1/2 c broccoli florets
• 1/2 c sliced carrots (cut in half)
• 1/2 c shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 c King's Hawaiian Sweet bread croutons

Preparation

Step 1

Mix Miracle Whip, sour cream, peppers and dressing mix until well blended. Add pasta, broccoli, carrots and cheese. Mix lightly. Spoon into a 1 1/2 quart microwave dish Microwave on high 8-10 minutes or until heated through, turning after 5 minutes. Stir and sprinkle with croutons.

How to make Croutons:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut King's Hawaiian sweet bread into thick slices. Brush both sides with olive oil and cut into cubes. Spread on baking sheet and bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Store in airtight container at room temperature.