Shelly's Recipe

MACARONI AND CHEESE - Easy

Category: Pasta - Baked

1 (14 oz) pkg deluxe macaroni and cheese
1/4 tsp ground red or black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup crushed Ritz crackers, about 6 crackers
1 tbsp butter, melted

Whisk 2 1/4 cups water, cheese sauce from pouch and pepper in a 1 1/2 quart casserole. Stir in macaroni and 1 cup cheddar cheese. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.

Uncover and stir in sour cream. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and combined crackers and butter. Bake uncovered an additional 10 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.