Cheddar-Topped Homestyle Macaroni and Cheese

Category: Main courses
Cooking method: Baking
Yield: 1 casserole

Ingredients

  • 2¼ c. hot water
  • 1 package Deluxe Kraft Macaroni & Cheese
  • ¼ t. ground red or black pepper
  • 1 ½ c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 c. sour cream
  • ¼ c. crushed butter crackers
  • 1 T. butter (melted)

Steps

Whisk hot water, cheese sauce from Kraft Deluxe package and pepper in 1 ½ to 2 Qt. Pyrex. Stir in dry pasta and 1 c. cheddar cheese. Cover and bake at 375℉ for 30 minutes.

Uncover and stir in sour cream.

Mix rest of cheese, cracker crumbs, and melted butter. Sprinkle over top. Bake an additional 10 minutes, uncovered.

Let stand 5 minutes.

Variations

I use more crackers and cheese over top than they call for.