DOWN-HOME MACARONI & CHEESE
Category: Side Dishes posted by: EAVillage
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Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine |
2 Tbsp. seasoned dry bread crumbs |
1/4 cup flour |
1/4 tsp. salt |
2 cups milk |
1/4 lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes |
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided |
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked, drained |
Directions:
HEAT oven to 350º F. Melt butter in large saucepan on low heat. Remove half of butter; mix with bread crumbs. Set aside. Stir flour and salt into remaining butter in saucepan; cook and stir 1 min. Gradually stir in milk until well blended; cook and stir until thickened. Add VELVEETA and 1-1/2 cups Cheddar; cook until melted, stirring frequently. Stir in macaroni. |
SPOON into 1-1/2-qt. casserole; top with remaining Cheddar and buttered crumbs. |
BAKE 20 min. or until heated through. |
About this Recipe:
This easy, made-from-scratch family favorite, is a good source of calcium from the combination of cheddar and Velveeta. And as a bonus, this comfort-food classic can fit into a healthful eating plan by using skim milk, Velveeta 2% and fat-free cheddar cheese.