Cheddar-Bacon Mac & Cheese

Name: Cheddar-Bacon Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 1-cup servings, 6 serving(s)
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

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 6
Yields:: 6 1-cup servings
Serves:: 6

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

directions

HEAT oven to 350°F
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.
DRAIN macaroni. Add to sauce with bacon; mix lightly. Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole; top with remaining cheese.
BAKE 20 minute or until heated through.
Substitute: Prepare using KRAFT Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese.