CHEDDAR-BACON MAC & CHEESE

Cheddar-Bacon Mac & Cheese image

There's really only one way to improve on a classic mac and cheese made from scratch with milk, butter and cheddar. Naturally, it involves adding bacon.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 Tbsp. flour
2 cups milk
2 cups KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
3 slices OSCAR MAYER Center Cut Bacon, cooked, crumbled

Steps:

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 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.
Drain macaroni. Add to sauce with bacon; mix lightly. Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole; top with remaining cheese.
Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 16 g