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Cheddar Bacon Mac and Cheese

Cheddar Bacon Mac and Cheese

Cost $12, save $15

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  • 40 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 1 ¾ cups elbow macaroni, uncooked

  • Dairy

    • 🧈 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
    • 🥛 2 cups milk
    • 🧀 2 cups KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

  • Bacon

    • 🥓 3 slices OSCAR MAYER Center Cut Bacon, cooked, crumbled

  • Condiments

    • 2 tablespoons flour

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and keep warm.

3

Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until mixture becomes paste-like and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture is thick and smooth, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 cups Cheddar and cook until melted, about 5 minutes.

4

Add macaroni and bacon to the saucepan; gently stir to combine with sauce. Add additional milk only if needed to evenly coat the pasta. Transfer to a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish; sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar over top.

5

Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

631

Calories

  • 30
    Protein
  • 45
    Carbs
  • 37
    Fats

💡 Use fresh shredded cheese for better melting and flavor.Cook bacon until crispy for added texture in the dish.You can substitute elbow macaroni with other small pasta shapes such as shells or rotini.