Kraft Deluxe Macaroni and Cheese Clone

This is a clone of the sauce that comes in the foil package from Kraft Deluxe Mac and Cheese, this is just as good if not even better, and cost a lot less than the boxed, the cheese sauce takes minutes to make and may used for other recipes also -- this does not make a huge amount so you may wish to double.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 1 3⁄4 cups  dry uncooked macaroni noodles
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄3 cup  grated  old cheddar cheese (measure 1/3 cup lightly packed shredded cheddar)
• 1⁄2 cup  kraft  Cheez Whiz
• 2  tablespoons half-and-half cream (can use milk)
• 1  pinch salt

Directions

1. Cook the macaroni in a large pot of boiling water until just tender (about 12 to 10 minutes) strain but DO NOT rinse.
2. Transfer the hot macaroni to a bowl then toss with 2 tablespoons butter; set aside.
3. For the cheese sauce (make this while you are cooking the macaroni) over lowest heat setting in a small saucepan combine the grated cheddar cheese, Cheeze Whiz, cream and salt; stir continuously until heated and smooth watching closely so that it does not burn.
4. Pour the smooth sauce over the cooked macaroni; mix until combined.
5. Serve immediately.