Easy Cheesy Mac And Cheese (With Optional Crunchy Topping) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (15 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
2 tablespoons mustard
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL(R)), drained (optional)
1/2 cup bread crumbs

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
Transfer cooked macaroni to a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Add 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, Alfredo sauce, and mustard; mix thoroughly until macaroni is evenly coated. Mix in remaining 2 cups cheese and drained tomatoes and green chiles. Top with bread crumbs.
Bake until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.