Sun-Dried Tomato (Philly Cream Cheese) Mac'N'Cheese

These individual portions of this velvety and creamy dish will melt your taste buds. Packed with sun-dried tomatoes, plump peas and our star ingredient, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, this "typical dish" is transformed into a gourmet side dish that is worthy of any table.

Ingredients:

8 ounce(s) of Philadelphia Cream Cheese
8 ounce(s) of Sharp White Cheddar Cheese
1/2 pound(s) of mini shells
1 small onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup(s) of sun-dried tomato packed in olive oil
1 cup(s) of frozen peas
1/2 cup(s) of Parmesan Cheese
1 cup(s) of heavy whipping cream
1 tbsp. of unsalted butter
1 tbsp. of Italian Bread Crumbs
1 tsp. of garlic powder
1 tsp. of crushed red pepper
1 pepper to taste
1 salt to taste
2 tbsp. of olive oil
4 sprays cooking spray

To Make:

Pre-heat oven to 360.
Boil pot of salted water
Cook the mini shells for 6 minutes, drain. Do not rinse.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic in 2 tbsp. of olive oil.
Cook for 5 minutes.
Open the Philadelphia Cream Cheese and cut into cubes.
Add the cubes one-by-one into the onions and garlic. Mix together. Season with salt and pepper.
In a food processor, blend the 1/4 cup of sun-dried tomatoes until blended. Add into the cream cheese mixture.
Add in 1 cup heavy whipping cream and butter, mix together. Season with salt and pepper.
Add in 1 cup frozen peas. Mix together.
Slowly mix in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese.
Grate the Sharp Cheddar cheese and slowly mix into the cheese mixture in small handfuls. Reserve 3/4 cup for later.
Season with 1 tsp. garlic powder.
Season with 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes.
Season with salt and pepper. Mix together.
Add in pasta, mix together.
Arrange four mini baking cups in a large baking platter.
Spray with cooking spray to prevent from sticking.
Spoon pasta mixture into each cup, filling to the top.
Top each mini cup with remaining sharp cheddar cheese.
Sprinkle Italian breadcrumbs overtop each mini cup.
Place in oven for 10 minutes. Broil on High for 2 minutes
Remove from oven, serve while hot.