Deluxe Homebaked Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients:

2 1/4 cups hot water
1 pkg. Kraft Deluxe Macaroni and Cheese
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper or black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup crushed
1 tbsp. butter or margarine, melted

Preparation:

Whisk hot water, cheese sauce from pouch, and pepper in casserole dish. Stir in the dry macaroni and 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese, cover with lid.

Bake at 375 for 30 minutes. Uncover; stir in sour crea.

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.