A Little Different Baked Mac and Cheese

This is a family recipe that I have found most people who try it, love it. You can substitute Ritz® crackers for a sweeter taste. Also, it is very good as leftovers. Add a splash of milk and microwave.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 544 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup milk
• 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, crushed
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

Spread half the macaroni into a 9x13-inch casserole dish; top with half the tomatoes and half the Cheddar cheese. Repeat layering with remaining macaroni, tomatoes, and Cheddar cheese. Pour milk over entire casserole; sprinkle with crushed crackers.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and crackers are golden, about 30 minutes.