Classic Baked Mac and Cheese

5 Reviews

Prep: 25 min
Cook: 20 min
Ready In: 45 min

“This homemade macaroni and cheese is full of the creamy goodness and comforting flavor of Cheddar and mozzarella cheese.” - by KRAFT Shredded Cheese

Ingredients

4 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped red onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon dry mustard
3 cups 1% milk
4 cups KRAFT Mozza-Cheddar Light Shredded Cheese, divided

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Original recipe yields 8 servings

Directions

Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, heat oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in flour and mustard; cook and stir 1 min. Gradually whisk in milk, cooking and stirring after each addition until slightly thickened. Simmer on low heat 5 to 7 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add 3 cups cheese; stir until melted.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Drain macaroni. Add to cheese sauce; toss to coat. Spoon into 2.5-L casserole dish; top with remaining cheese.
BAKE 20 min. or until heated through.

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Jenni Brophy

Mar. 25, 2012

"Made this with baby back ribs and there was not much taste to it. I am not sure what was missing but it needed something...." See more"

megameaghan1

Jan. 25, 2012

"I gave this 4 stars because I didn't really like it, but my boyfriend loved it. A little too creamy for my taste and I wanted the crunchy top I expect from a baked mac and cheese. I'll probably make..." See more it again because my boyfriend was such a fan, but not my favorite"

BestByQ

Feb. 28, 2012

"This was a great side dish to honey mustard chicken breasts and collard greens. I even substituted with whole grain pasta and it tasted wonderful...." See more"

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