Baked Cheddar Elbows with Crunchy-Cheesy Topping - Recipe from Price Chopper

Baked Cheddar Elbows with Crunchy-Cheesy Topping

SERVINGS: 4
PREP TIME: 20M
COOK TIME: 10M
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This comforting baked dish takes a classic favorite to the next level. Quick to prepare and baked to perfection, it’s an easy yet indulgent meal that’s sure to satisfy. Serve it warm, garnished for a touch of freshness, and enjoy every comforting bite. Found in our 2025 Spring Gatherings magazine.

  • 1 package (14 ounces) Kraft Deluxe Original Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Kraft Cheddar Cheese
  • ½ cup Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • ½ cup Birds Eye Frozen Peas, thawed
  • 1 cup Wheat Thins Wheat Crackers
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley plus additional for garnish (optional)
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • Nonstick cooking spray
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This comforting baked dish takes a classic favorite to the next level. Quick to prepare and baked to perfection, it’s an easy yet indulgent meal that’s sure to satisfy. Serve it warm, garnished for a touch of freshness, and enjoy every comforting bite. Found in our 2025 Spring Gatherings magazine.

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Spray 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Prepare macaroni & cheese as label directs; stir in 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and peas.
  2. In food processor, pulse crackers until small crumbs form. Add butter, parsley, garlic powder and remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; pulse until just combined. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
  3. Spread macaroni & cheese mixture in prepared dish; top with cracker mixture. Bake casserole 10 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Makes about 5 cups.
  4. Serve casserole garnished with parsley, if desired.

Baked Cheddar Elbows with Crunchy-Cheesy Topping

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