Tortellini Mac & Cheese

Tortellini Mac & Cheese is the ultimate comfort food mashup! Creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender, cheese-filled tortellini, it’s like your favorite mac & cheese leveled up—perfect for a cozy dinner or a crowd-pleasing dish everyone will love!

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: Servings

Calories: 864kcal

Author: Mindy

Ingredients

¼ Cup Butter softened
¼ Cup Flour
36 Ounces Tortellini frozen or fresh
2 Cups Heavy Cream
½ Cup Milk
1 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard
½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
½ Teaspoon Salt
¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
2 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
1 Cup Mild Cheddar Cheese shredded
2 Ounces Cream Cheese

Instructions

Cook the Tortellini according to the package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and milk and bring the mixture to a simmer until it starts to thicken.
Reduce the heat and mix in the mustard, garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Then add the shredded cheese, a little at a time, stirring until the cheese melts.
Add the tortellini to the cheese sauce and stir to coat. Serve immediately.

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