Cheddar-Bacon Mac and Cheese
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Description
Creamy, cheesy, and quick . . . it's everything you need.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
- 3 slices OSCAR MAYER Center Cut Bacon, cooked, crumbled
Directions
- 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- 2. Cook macaroni as directed on package. Meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan on low heat. Stir in flour; cook 2 min. or until bubbly. Gradually stir in milk; cook on medium heat until mixture comes to boil, stirring constantly. Simmer on low heat 3 to 5 min. or until thickened. Add 1 1/2 cups cheese; cook and stir 5 min. or until melted.
- 3. Drain macaroni. Add to sauce with bacon; mix lightly. Spoon into 1 1/2 quart casserole; top with remaining cheese.
- 4. Bake 20 min. or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 6 1-cup servings
calories: 385.1 kcal
carbohydrates: 30 g
protein: 16.5 g
saturated fat: 13.5 g
cholesterol: 59.9 mg
sodium: 411.3 mg
fiber: 1.1 g
sugar: 4.7 g