Jolly Holiday Cheesy Baked Delight: A Festive Christmas Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups (500 g / 17.6 oz) cooked pasta (penne, elbow, or bowtie)
• 2 cups (240 g / 8.5 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (120 g / 4.2 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup (30 g / 1 oz) grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups (240 g / 8.5 oz) shredded chicken (optional, for a main dish)
• 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) frozen peas
• 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) diced red bell pepper
• 3 tbsps unsalted butter
• 2 tbsps melted butter
• 3 tbsps all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (480 ml / 16.2 fl oz) milk
• 1 cup (50 g / 1.8 oz) panko breadcrumbs
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
• Salt
• black pepper