Upgraded Kraft Mac N Cheese

jaynine's Note:

This recipe came from a Kraft newsletter. It's very simple, takes the 'blue box' of mac and cheese and adds just a few ingredients and steps to make it taste a bit more homemade.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 5

• 1 (14 ounce) package Kraft macaroni and cheese (dinner, blue box)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper or 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 butter flavored crackers, crushed (like Ritz)
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Prepare Mac n Cheese dinner as directed on package.
3. Stir in 1/2 cup of the Cheddar cheese, the sour cream and pepper.
4. Spoon into greased 1-1/2 quart baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
5. Combine the melted butter and cracker crumbs and sprinkle over the top.
6. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Reviews

[Sherry & Carl]

My Husband and I enjoyed this recipe very much !!! It was creamy, cheesy and delicious !! I omitted the cracker crumbs. Thank you for the recipe !!!

[Emmelyn Johnson]

For Kraft mac and cheese, this was pretty good and pretty easy! I added a step because I LOVE Pioneer woman's fancy mac & cheese - so I added carmelized onions and bacon. Cooked the onions in some of the bacon grease. Yum.

[Chef #1383781]

Love this recipe!! I have always been a fan of the blue box, until recently. This definately pumps it up and it's delicious and easy! Gives it a little home touch but not too much! This is the only way I'll eat Kraft Mac and Cheese now! Definately need to try it if you're a blue box fan!! Cheap, easy, and delicious! Doesn't get better than that!