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Old-Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese

Old-Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese recipe
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When your kids are telling their kids, "My mom's mac and cheese was the best,” this is why. So saucy and cheesy, the memory lasts decades.
time
prep:
20 min
total:
40 min
servings
total:
6 servings, 1 cup each

What You Need

3
Tbsp. butter or margarine
2
Tbsp. flour
1/2
tsp. salt
2
cups milk
2
cups KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
1
pkg. (7 oz.) elbow macaroni (1-3/4 cups), cooked, drained

Make It

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Melt butter in large saucepan on low heat. Add flour and salt; mix well. Cook 2 minutes or until bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended. Cook on medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened. Add 1-1/2 cups of the cheese; cook until melted, stirring constantly. Add macaroni; mix lightly.

SPOON into 1-1/2-quart casserole; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

BAKE 20 minutes or until heated through.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Healthy Living
Save 30 calories and 5 grams of fat per serving by using fat-free milk and KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese.
Substitute
Prepare as directed, using KRAFT Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese.
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