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Upgraded Kraft Mac N Cheese

Upgraded Kraft Mac N Cheese

This upgrade really makes boxed mac n cheese a decent dish!

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Upgraded Kraft Mac N Cheese
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 295 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 14 oz package Kraft macaroni and cheese (dinner, blue box)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper or 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 buttery garlic flavored crackers crushed (like Ritz)
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Prepare the Mac n Cheese dinner as directed on the package.
  3. Stir in 1/2 cup of the Cheddar cheese, the sour cream and pepper.
  4. Spoon into a greased 1-1/2 quart baking dish; sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
  5. Combine the melted butter and cracker crumbs and sprinkle over the top.
  6. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.