Cheddar Spirals

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Cook: 2-1/2 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Heidi Ferkovich, Park Falls, Wisconsin

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 07, 2023

Our kids always loved this cheesy pasta and would sample a spoonful right from the slow cooker when they walked by. Adding cocktail sausages, sliced Polish sausage or cubed ham makes it a hearty dinner. —Heidi Ferkovich, Park Falls, Wisconsin


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  • Sharp cheddar cheese has been aged longer than regular cheddar. As cheese ages, its flavor becomes more pronounced. Using aged cheese in a recipe can add complexity and rich flavor, even to humble favorites like mac ’n’ cheese.
  • To prevent pasta from sticking together when cooking, use a large pot and 3 qts. water for each 8 oz. pasta you plan to cook. Add 1 Tbsp. cooking oil to the water. (This also prevents boiling over.) Bring the water to a full rolling boil before stirring in the pasta. Stir several times to separate the pasta until the water returns to a boil.
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    TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

    Cheddar Spirals

    Yield:15 servings
    Prep:20 min
    Cook:2 hours 30 min

    Ingredients

    • 1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
    • 2 cups half-and-half cream
    • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
    • 1/2 cup butter, melted
    • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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    Directions

    1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the cream, soup and butter until smooth; stir in the cheese and pasta. Cover and cook on low for 2-1/2 hours or until cheese is melted.