home style macaroni and cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 7 ounces macaroni
• 1/4 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add macaroni pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• in a 3 quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in flour. cook for about 1 minute, until smooth and bubbly; stirring occasionally. mix in milk, cream cheese, salt, pepper, and dijon mustard. continue cooking until sauce is thickened. add cooked macaroni and cheddar cheese.
• pour into 2 quart casserole dish. in small bowl mix together bread crumbs, butter and parsley; spread over macaroni and cheese. bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.