Cheddar Topped Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Comfort food with a kick! I cut out this Kraft Kitchens recipe from a magazine and have made it many times with delicious results. I am posting it so I can finally throw away that little clipping, and so you too can enjoy! Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups hot water |
1 (14 ounce) package deluxe macaroni and cheese mix |
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper |
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided |
1 cup sour cream |
1/4 cup crushed cracker (i use plain bread crumbs) |
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted |
peas (optional) |
drained tuna (optional) |
Directions:
1. Whisk water, cheese sauce from pouch and pepper in 1 1/2-quart casserole.
2. Stir in dry pasta and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese; cover with lid.
3. Bake at 375* for 30 minutes. Uncover; stir in sour cream.
4. In a small bowl, mix remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, crackers, and melted butter.
5. Sprinkle evenly over casserole. Bake an additional 10 minutes, uncovered.
6. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
7. Note: I usually serve this as a main dish by adding a handful or two of slightly defrosted frozen peas and a drained can of tuna (along with the sour cream in step 3).
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