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Monterey Jack Cheese Casserole

Monterey Jack Cheese Casserole prepared dish

This monterey jack cheese casserole is a comforting dish featuring layers of creamy cheese, tender pasta, and savory vegetables. Perfect for a family dinner, it combines rich flavors and satisfying textures in every bite.

This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include salt, monterey jack cheese, bread crumbs, garlic.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups monterey jack cheese (shredded)
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 cup green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, milk, cream of mushroom soup, chopped green bell pepper, chopped onion, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt.
  4. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
  5. Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and spread it evenly.
  6. Sprinkle the bread crumbs evenly over the top of the casserole.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 680 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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