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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese




Source of Recipe


Taste Of The South, Summer 05






List of Ingredients



• 2 tablespoons butter
  
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  
• 1 quart milk
  
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
  
• 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
  
• 1 (16-ounce) package elbow macaroni, cooked
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 350°.
   
2. In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter over low heat on stovetop. Whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
   
3. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
   
4. Add cream cheese, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, and Mozzarella cheese; stir.
   
5. Add macaroni to cheese mixture; stir. Spoon into a lightly greased 9-x-13-x-2-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
   
6. Bake for 30 minutes, or until top is lightly browned.
   






Final Comments


Yield: 12 servings