Country Style Macaroni And Cheese

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I have been making this recipe since my son was small, it's also great made with rotini (corkscrew) pasta ---prep time does not include cooking the macaroni, you may omit the breadcrumb topping if desired.

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Steps

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Set oven to 350 degrees f.

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For topping.

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In a bowl combine the breadcrumbs with melted butter.

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Set aside.

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In a large saucepan , cook the macaroni until firm-tender.

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Drain , and add the velveeta cheese , stir well.

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Set aside.

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In a medium saucepan melt butter , add flour.

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Stir well.

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Add in the milk or half and half , mustard , cream cheese , salt and pepper , then stir until cream cheese is thoroughly combined and melted.

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Add in parsley then pour over macaroni mixture.

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Transfer to a large casserole dish.

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Top with 1-1 / 2 cups breadcrumbs mixed with 2 tbsp melted butter.

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Bake for 30-40 minutes or until top is a light golden brown.

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Ingredients

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elbow macaroni, velveeta cheese, butter, flour, milk, prepared mustard, cream cheese, salt & freshly ground black pepper, dried parsley, dry breadcrumbs