Cheddar-Bacon Mac and Cheese (Already Doubled)

Cheddar-Bacon Mac and Cheese

Rated: Submitted By: Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese Photo By: Allrecipes Prep Time: 20 Minutes Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 12

"Creamy, cheesy, and quick . . . it's everything you need."

INGREDIENTS:

3-1/2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/4 cup flour

4 cups milk 4 cups KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided 6 slices OSCAR MAYER Center Cut Bacon, cooked, crumbled

DIRECTIONS:

You have scaled this recipe's ingredients to yield a new amount (12). The directions below still refer to the original recipe yield (6).

1.	Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.	Cook macaroni as directed on package. Meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan on low heat. Stir in flour; cook 2 min. or until bubbly. Gradually stir in milk; cook on medium heat until mixture comes to boil, stirring constantly. Simmer on low heat 3 to 5 min. or until thickened. Add 1 1/2 cups cheese; cook and stir 5 min. or until melted.
3.	Drain macaroni. Add to sauce with bacon; mix lightly. Spoon into 1 1/2 quart casserole; top with remaining cheese.
4.	Bake 20 min. or until heated through.