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Homestyle Mac and Cheese




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List of Ingredients




1/2 lb macaroni
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk, 1% lowfat
1/2 lb low-fat cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley


Recipe



1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Cook macaroni (1/2 pound= 2 cups dry) until just al dente.
3. You can use elbows for a traditional look, but try scoobi-doo-- it works well in this recipe.
4. Drain pasta well.
5. While the mac is boiling, melt the 1/4-cup butter in a large pot.
6. Whisk in the flour.
7. Over med heat, whisk until smooth and bubbly (only about a minute).
8. Stir in milk, cream cheese, salt, pepper& mustard.
9. Keep cooking and stirring until sauce is thickened-- about three or four minutes.
10. Cut the block of cheddar into half-inch cubes.
11. Add drained macaroni and cubed cheddar& combine well.
12. Pour into a casserole sprayed with Pam.
13. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and sprinkle over top.
14. Dust with paprika if desired.
15. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until top is golden brown and casserole is heated through.