RITZ-y Macaroni & Cheese

Name: RITZ-y Macaroni & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: ¼ cup margarine or butter, divided; 2 Tbsp. flour; 2 cups milk; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked, drained; 2 tsp. Dijon mustard; 12 RITZ Crackers, crushed (about 1/2 cup crumbs)

Homemade mac and cheese is flavored with a bit of mustard, topped with buttery cracker crumbs and baked for an irresistible family favorite.

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Makes 6 servings, 1 cup each.

Ingredient list

¼ cup (1/2 stick) margarine or butter, divided
2 Tbsp. flour
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked, drained
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
12 RITZ Crackers, crushed (about 1/2 cup crumbs)

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Melt 2 Tbsp. of the margarine in large saucepan on medium heat. Add flour; stir until well blended. Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

Add cheese, macaroni and mustard; mix well. Pour into lightly greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Melt remaining 2 Tbsp. margarine; drizzle over crumbs.

Bake 30 to 40 min. until top is browned and mixture is heated through.