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Classic Baked Mac and Cheese

By: KRAFT Shredded Cheese 
"This homemade macaroni and cheese is full of the creamy goodness and comforting flavor of Cheddar and mozzarella cheese."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (3)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. BAKE 20 min. or until heated through.

Footnotes

  • Note: Cool any leftovers, then refrigerate up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat in microwave until heated through, stirring halfway through the heating time.
  • Nutrition Information Per Serving (1 cup (250 mL)) : 430 calories, 16g total fat, 7g saturated fat, 35mg cholesterol, 300mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate, 2g dietary fibre, 7g sugars, 18g protein, 8%DV vitamin A, 2%DV vitamin C, 40%DV calcium, 20%DV iron.
  • Recipe nutrition information prepared by Food to Facts for KRAFT Canada Inc.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2012 by megameaghan1   view full review
I gave this 4 stars because I didn't really like it, but my boyfriend loved it. A little too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2012 by Jenni Brophy   view full review
Made this with baby back ribs and there was not much taste to it. I am not sure what was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2012 by BestByQ Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was a great side dish to honey mustard chicken breasts and collard greens. I even...

 

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