Ingredients

  • 3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cups tightly packed baby spinach leaves
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups Cracker Barrel Shredded Habanero Heat Cheese, divided
  • 2 Tbsp. Kraft 100% Parmesan Shredded Cheese

Method

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan on medium heat.
  • Add peppers and onions; cook and stir 2 to 3 min.
  • or until softened.
  • Add spinach; cook 1 min.
  • or just until wilted, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in flour; cook and stir 1 min.
  • Gradually add milk; cook and stir 3 to 5 min.
  • or until thickened.
  • Add 1 cup habanero cheese; cook and stir 2 to 3 min.
  • or until cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended.
  • Drain pasta.
  • Add to spinach mixture; mix lightly.
  • Spoon into 12 parchment paper-lined muffin pan cups.
  • Cool completely.
  • Top with Parmesan and remaining habanero cheese.
  • Cover with plastic wrap, then wrap individually in foil.
  • Freeze up to 3 months before reheating to serve.