Cheddar-bacon Mac & Cheese

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons 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

• 1 heat oven to 350°f
• 2 cook macaroni as directed on package. meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan on low heat. stir in flour; cook 2 minute 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 minute or until thickened. add 1-1/2 cups cheese; cook and stir 5 minute or until melted.
• 3 drain macaroni. add to sauce with bacon; mix lightly. spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole; top with remaining cheese.
• 4 bake 20 minute or until heated through.
• 5 substitute: prepare using kraft shredded mild cheddar cheese.