Baked Elbow Macaroni and Cheese is the perfect dish to share at your next holiday party. This sponsored post is in partnership with The Kraft Heinz Company. All thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own and not influenced by the company and its affiliates in any way.
The holiday season is upon us! Whether it’s a work potluck, a celebration with friends, or a Thanksgiving event, this Baked Elbow Macaroni and Cheese made with KRAFT Expertly Paired Cheese is an elegant twist on a crowd-pleasing favorite. KRAFT Expertly Paired for Mac ‘n Cheese & Casseroles, Mozzarella & Cheddar combines a softer cheese with a classic, taking casseroles to a creamier and cheesier experience.
Look at all those flavors that combine into this simple yet elegant classic dish! Of course, KRAFT Expertly Paired for Mac ‘n Cheese & Casseroles, Mozzarella & Cheddar is the star of this dish. However, you’ll also find subtle hints of other flavors such as creamy VELVEETA®, ATHENOS Blue Cheese, GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard, and KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese. This Baked Elbow Macaroni and Cheese is next level delicious.
If you’re like me, you get tired of taking the same old dishes to your holiday parties. I’m always looking for something new and exciting, yet simple and delicious. With this dish, I felt like I was creating something elegant that would wow the guests. KRAFT Expertly Paired for Mac ‘n Cheese & Casseroles, Mozzarella & Cheddar creates such a rich and creamy texture throughout the entire dish, and then it’s finished off with a savory crunch on top, creating a dish your guests won’t forget.
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You can find the original KRAFT Baked Elbow Macaroni and Cheese recipe here. I’ve also included the recipe below.
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Baked Elbow Macaroni and Cheese
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
The perfect dish to share at your next holiday party! KRAFT Baked Elbow Macaroni and Cheese is an elegant twist on a crowd-pleasing favorite.
Ingredients
- 3 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 6 Tbsp. butter, divided
- 3 cups milk
- 1/4 cup ATHENOS Crumbled Blue Cheese
- 1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
- 1–1/2 pkg. (8 oz. each) KRAFT Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese Expertly Paired for Mac ‘n Cheese & Casseroles (3 cups)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 VELVEETA® Mini Blocks (4 oz.), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 tsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 F.
- Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt and reducing the cooking time by 2 min. Rinse macaroni under cold water; drain. Combine shredded cheeses; reserve 1/2 cup for topping.
- Melt 5 Tbsp. butter in Dutch oven on low heat. Add flour; mix well. Cook 2 min. or until hot and bubbly, stirring constantly. (Do not cook until browned.)
- Whisk milk gradually into butter mixture; cook on medium heat 5 min. or until sauce comes to boil and thickens, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- Add remaining shredded cheese mixture to the sauce along with the VELVEETA, blue cheese, mustard and 2 Tbsp. Parmesan; cook 3 to 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted, stirring constantly. Add macaroni; mix well. Spoon into 13×9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
- Melt remaining butter; mix with bread crumbs, reserved shredded cheese mixture and remaining Parmesan. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture.
- Bake 25 to 30 min. or until top is golden brown, and macaroni and cheese is hot and bubbly around edges.
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: baked macaroni and cheese, dinner, casserole, Kraft
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Jennifer is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Wanderlust and Wellness since 2016. She creates easy, approachable gluten-free recipes for the everyday home cook; because cooking gluten-free doesn’t mean food has to be complicated or tasteless.
Des
November 26, 2018 at 7:58 amSounds like a great tasting homemade dinner that the whole family would enjoy. Finally something that I make from scratch that my kiddos would actually eat 😉
Jacque Hastert
November 26, 2018 at 7:54 amI need this comfort dish in my life today! I have all the ingredients and will be making this for dinner. I will come back and let you know how much we loved it.
Jagruti Dhanecha
November 26, 2018 at 1:57 amNothing beats homecooked meal and this baked elbow macaroni cheese is perfect for the current weather. Warm and delicious!
★★★★★
Renee Gardner
November 25, 2018 at 8:47 pmYou can’t go wrong with homemade mac and cheese. I love your addition of blue cheese too – it’s fun to play with the flavors.
Jyothi (Jo)
November 25, 2018 at 8:38 pmCan there be anything better comforting that a bowl of mac and cheese! Like with everything else, home made mac and cheese is the best and it looks so delicious!
★★★★★
Andrea
November 25, 2018 at 4:46 pmYou can’t go wrong with a good mac’n’cheese to warm you up on a freezing cold day! Your version sounds and look delicious.
Marisa Franca
November 25, 2018 at 3:00 pmHomemade mac and cheese has got to be the best comfort food ever!! And baking the mac and cheese makes it crunchy on the edges. Oh, my heavens I’m getting hungry just talking about it.
★★★★★
Tammy
November 25, 2018 at 2:43 pmOooh my yum!!! This looks AMAZING! It’s been ages since I’ve had mac n cheese and now I’m craving it 😀 Lovely pictures too! ^_^
Natalie
November 25, 2018 at 1:27 pmMy boys LOVE mac & cheese. And I love that you used blue cheese here. It’s my favorite. This must taste super delicious. I’m saving this to try with my family. Can’t wait.
★★★★★
Dawn
November 22, 2018 at 9:48 amCan never go wrong with mac and cheese if you ask me! Totally craving this right now…I see some in my future 😉 YUM!
★★★★★
Courtney
November 22, 2018 at 8:52 amThis sounds so good! I love a good macaroni and cheese – never had it with blue cheese before, which I love – I’m going to be trying this recipe for sure 🙂
★★★★★
Analida Braeger
November 21, 2018 at 3:31 pmHome baked mac n cheese is one of my all time favorites! Kraft cannot compare once you’re had this. I love your addition of blue cheese. Such an interesting layer of flavor. Thank you for sharing.
Elaine Benoit
November 20, 2018 at 7:39 amMmmm. Your baked macaroni and cheese looks outstanding. It looks perfectly cheesy without going overboard!! What a delicious recipe! Pinning for later.
★★★★★