Company Mac and Cheese

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

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 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.