How to Make Easy Baked Macaroni and Cheese

This is the perfect recipe for mac & cheese lovers! It's delicious, and easy to make. Great for every day dinners, holidays, and special events. Enjoy!

Things You'll Need

• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, divided
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked, drained
• 1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 6 RITZ Crackers, crushed

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Melt 3 Tbsp. butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook 2 min., stirring constantly. Stir in milk gradually; cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Add VELVEETA; cook 3 min. or until melted, stirring frequently. Stir in macaroni.

2. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with shredded cheese. Melt remaining butter; toss with cracker crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole.

3. BAKE 20 min. or until heated through. Enjoy the delicious taste! It's 500 calories per serving. 26 grams fat, 48 grams carbs. Makes about 5 servings. 1 cup per serving. This is a great dish for regular every night dinners, or for a holiday or an event. You can save up to a week and use as left overs if it hasn't been gobbled up!

Tips & Warnings

• Add Fat-Free milk instead of regular and save 60 calories!

• You could add bacon bits to make it extra special and give it a crunch.