Home-Style Macaroni and Cheese
Originally submitted by Valerie and modified by Kaboose.com
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This stepped-up spin on classic mac and cheese adds cream cheese, Dijon mustard and parsley to the mix for an extra-creamy version of everyone's favorite food.
Ingredients
- 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
Cooking Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition Facts
Servings per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
- calories: 628cal
- total fat: 40.3g
- cholesterol: 118mg
- sodium: 895mg
- carbohydrates: 44.9g
- fiber: 1.7g
- protein: 21.7g
Preparation Time: 20 min.
Cooking Time: 20 min.
Ready In: 40 min.
Servings: 6
Cooking Time: 20 min.
Ready In: 40 min.
Servings: 6
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