Company Macaroni and Cheese

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: 30 mins
• 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.