Cheddar-bacon Mac And Cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 3/4 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat oven to 350 degrees f.
• 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.
• drain macaroni. add to sauce with bacon; mix lightly. spoon into 1 1/2 quart casserole; top with remaining cheese.
• bake 20 min. or until heated through.