Company Mac and Cheese

lazyme's Note:

From the Taste of Home Annual Recipes, this mac and cheese is yummy and very creamy.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 2 (7 ounce) packages elbow macaroni
• 12 tablespoons margarine, divided
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups milk
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cubed
• 4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (8-ounces)
• 4 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups dry breadcrumbs

Directions:

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan.
3. Stir in flour until smooth.
4. Gradually add milk.
5. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
6. Reduce heat; add cheeses, mustard, salt and pepper.
7. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
8. Drain macaroni; add to the cheese sauce and stir to coat.
9. Transfer to a greased shallow 3-quart baking dish.
10. Melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs and parsley.
11. Sprinkle over macaroni.
12. Bake, uncovered, at 400ºF for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Reviews

[Lynn Ness]

This is also my "go to" recipe for mac and cheese...Chef 663892..the recipe calls for TWO boxes of 7 oz macaroni...I use rotini and other kinds of pasta for the most part...

[mcflowers]

This recipe is great we have made it a few times, but added half a can of chopped jalepenos which made it even better! thanks!

[invictus]

This is my go to mac and cheese recipe for a night when I need some great comfort food. I make as written and wouldn't change a thing.