Cheesy Cheddar Mac & Cheese - Knorr

Cheesy Cheddar Mac & Cheese - Knorr

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Yields

6

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour and whisk until blended and a paste forms, about 1 minute.
  3. Whisk in mustard until blended. Slowly whisk in half of the milk and all of the heavy cream until well blended. Whisk in remaining milk and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Stir in 2 packages Knorr® Cheesy Cheddar Pasta Side and return to a boil. Reduce heat and continue cooking for 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in garlic powder, black pepper and 1/2 cup cheese. Transfer to a 9-inch square baking dish.
  6. Toss remaining 1/2 cup cheese with paprika. Sprinkle evenly over the pasta.
  7. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and well browned.
  8. Let cool for 3 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 2 tbsp. flour
  • 1 tbsp. Maille® Dijon Original Mustard
  • 3 3/4 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 packages Knorr® Cheesy Cheddar Pasta Side
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika