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creamy mac and cheese

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Leila Hutchins
The Villages, FL

Extra creamy Mac & Cheese

(1 rating)
yield 8 -10
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For creamy mac and cheese

  • 1 pkg
    [16 oz] elbow macaroni
  • 6 Tbsp
    butter [divided]
  • 3 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 2 c
    milk
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, cubed
  • 2 c
    cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tsp
    mustard, spicy brown
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 3/4 c
    dry bread crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp
    parsley, fresh, minced

How To Make creamy mac and cheese

  • 1
    Cook macaroni as directed.
  • 2
    Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; add cheeses, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
  • 3
    Drain macaroni, add to the cheese sauce and stir to coat. Transfer to a greased shallow baking dish. Melt the remaining butter, toss with bread crumbs and parsley. Sprinkle over macaroni.
  • 4
    Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.

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