Homestyle Macaroni And Cheese
It's not a lowfat casserole, but it's so delicious you won't care. Add leftover ham for an even heartier meal.
Steps
Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit.
Cook macaroni until just al dente.
You can use elbows for a traditional look , but try scoobi-doo-- it works well in this recipe.
Drain pasta well.
While the mac is boiling , melt the 1 / 4-cup butter in a large pot.
Whisk in the flour.
Over med heat , whisk until smooth and bubbly.
Stir in milk , cream cheese , salt , pepper& mustard.
Keep cooking and stirring until sauce is thickened-- about three or four minutes.
Cut the block of cheddar into half-inch cubes.
Add drained macaroni and cubed cheddar& combine well.
Pour into a casserole sprayed with pam.
In a small bowl , combine the remaining ingredients and sprinkle over top.
Dust with paprika if desired.
Bake for 15-20 minutes , or until top is golden brown and casserole is heated through.
Ingredients
macaroni, butter, flour, 1% low-fat milk, low-fat cream cheese, salt, fresh ground black pepper, dijon mustard, sharp cheddar cheese, fresh breadcrumb, fresh parsley