Home Style Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

• 7 ounces macaroni
• 0.25 cups butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 package cream cheese , 8 ounce
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   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.