Company Macaroni and Cheese

Submitted by looneytunesfan

"This is by far the creamiest, tastiest and most special macaroni and cheese I have ever tried. I'm not usually a fan of homemade macaroni and cheese, but when a friend served this, I had to have the recipe. Since it's so little fuss and well received, it's a terrific potluck dish."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 (7 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, divided
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 3⁄4 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

directions

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 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.
4. Transfer to a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish.
5. Melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs and parsley. Sprinkle over macaroni.
6. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Reviews

[Baker Barb]

I've made this for a few years (originally printed in Taste of Home) and it has been a hit each and every time I've ever served it. Kids LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it and adults aren't too far behind! I just served it last night at a potluck for 20 people and everyone was asking for the recipe. Super cheesy, tasty and filling. For the "spicy brown mustard" I often use dijon mustard but yellow mustard works too. Yum!!

 

[vickyferland63]

Right up there with the best macaroni and cheese dishes I have had in the past. Nice and thick and creamy, roof of the mouth sticking heaven is what it is!

 

[Aarti D.]

so i made this again today for lunch...this time, i did not bake it...and wow...even though i used low-fat milk and low-fat cream cheese...it tastes amazing!!!

 

[GinaS]

I doubled everything in this except the cream cheese. It was delicious!! Creamy, not the least bit grainy, and perfectly cheesy. I used whole wheat pasta and the sauce held up to the stronger taste with no problem. This is a keeper!

 

[MichelliBelli]

I made this for my parents and DH who came over for dinner tonight. Everyone here gave it 2 thumbs up! It was rich and creamy and my dad was humming through the whole meal, which means he LOVED it! Thanks so much for making me look good by passing on such a great Mac and Cheese recipe Looney!