CRISP AND CREAMY MAC AND CHEESE

Crisp and Creamy Mac and Cheese image

Provided by My Food and Family

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

2 cups fiber-enriched white penne pasta, uncooked
3 Tbsp. butter
1 onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. flour
2 cups milk
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese Expertly Paired for Mac 'n Cheese & Casseroles, divided
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled
1/2 cup lightly crushed potato chips

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F.
Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
Meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions; cook 3 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add flour; cook and stir 1 min. Gradually add milk; cook 5 min., stirring constantly. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until slightly thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add 1-1/2 cups cheese; stir until melted.
Drain pasta. Add to cheese sauce; stir until evenly coated. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheese, bacon and crushed chips.
Bake 20 to 25 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 720 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 22 g