Baked Pimiento Mac & Cheese | Savory

Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 1/2 (16 oz) box fusilli or cavatappi pasta
• 2 (4 oz) jars sliced or chopped pimiento peppers, drained
• 1 (8 oz) block extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, grated and divided (about 2 cups)
• 1/2 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley