Old-Fashioned Baked Mac & Cheese

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kraft

Even the name oozes warmth and goodness. But this new-fashioned version puts a spin on the traditional with tasty extras such as tomatoes and crushed crackers.

time

prep:

5 min

total:

28 min

servings

total:

4 servings

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What You Need

pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

1/4

cup milk

can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained

1/4

cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

Tbsp. butter, melted

RITZ Crackers, crushed (about 1 cup)

Make It

HEAT oven to 375°F.

ADD Macaroni to large saucepan of boiling water; cook 6 min. or until tender. Drain. Stir in milk and Cheese Sauce Mix.

POUR into greased 8-inch square baking dish. Mix tomatoes and dressing. Top macaroni mixture with tomato mixture. Drizzle butter over cracker crumbs; toss with fork. Sprinkle over tomatoes.

BAKE 15 min. or until heated through and crumbs are golden.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

You can replace the crushed crackers with 1 cup fresh bread crumbs. Just process day-old bread in food processor container until fine crumbs form; continue with recipe as directed.

Substitute

Omit tomatoes and dressing, if desired. Top prepared macaroni mixture with buttered crumbs. Bake as directed.

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BHORNINGCM

posted:1/16/2012

Not a fan if you like box mac and cheese give it a go I was hoping for a little better than I got.

cheriedurbin

posted:8/19/2010

This dish was just okay for me. I added these notes to my recipe: next time, halve the tomatoes (way too much!) or try Italian diced tomatoes and omit the dressing, stir in a bit of real cheese, and use lots more Ritz crackers! I'm sure using any or all of these suggestions will up my personal rating a star or two! Thanks for the recipe, Kraft!

maxgirls

posted:3/25/2010

Loved by Mom, a 3 year old and a 10 month old! My 3 year old wanted macaroni and cheese and I hate the stuff. I found this recipe and I was skeptical but it was fantastic! So easy, and since the crackers need to be crushed and the tomatoes mixed with dressing, my 3 year old felt like she got to contribute to the cooking. We'll be making this again.

allyzkat

posted:6/3/2009

Made this for a party! Now I wish I would have made a double batch! Very good!

a cook

posted:3/30/2008

My family enjoys this for a quick meal. I like that this is a way I can get the kids to eat tomatoes. The dressing really helps the flavor

Nakido

posted:7/8/2007

This was such an easy recipe to make and it was so good. I plan on making it again ;)

wendywoj1

posted:6/14/2007

So easy to make and VERY good!

sweetprincess7071

posted:2/12/2007

I thought this was so tasty and the items went well together. Good recipe!

AmandaHakl

posted:10/18/2006

pretty much tasteless without a bite of tomatoe. if i did make this again i would add another can of tomatoes.

srsinclair

posted:7/12/2006

If I were to make this recipe again, I would use less Italian dressing. The dressing overpowers the tomatoes and the mac & cheese. Otherwise, the recipe was a great change from traditional mac & cheese.