COMPANY MAC & CHEESE

By

Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 package (7 oz.) elbow macaroni
  • 6 tbsp butter or margarine, divided
  • 3 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese cubed
  • 2 cups (8 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tsp spicy brown mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, melt 4 tbsps butter in a large saucepan. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; add cheeses, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Drain macaroni; add to the cheese sauce and stir to coat. Transfer to a greased shallow 3 qt. baking dish. Melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs and parsley. Sprinkle over macaroni. Bake, uncovered at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.