Cheddar-Bacon Mac and Cheese

Creamy, cheesy, and quick . . . it's everything you need.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 385 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 ¾ cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 2 cups KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
• 3 slices OSCAR MAYER Center Cut Bacon, cooked, crumbled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Step 2

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Drain macaroni. Add to sauce with bacon; mix lightly. Spoon into 1 1/2 quart casserole; top with remaining cheese.