MACARONI & CHEESE

Ingredients:
7 ounces macaroni (any shape)
¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 pkg cream cheese (8 oz)
½ tsp each salt and pepper
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup dry bread crumbs (panko bread crumbs work great)
2 Tbsp parsley (fresh or dried can be used)

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Spay 2 quart casserole dish lightly with cooking spray.  Boil macaroni in a large pot of salted water for about 8 – 10 minutes.  Drain water.  In a separate saucepan, melt 1.4 cup butter then stir in the flour.  Cook, stirring continually, until smooth and starting to bubble (about 1 minute).  Mix in milk, cream cheese, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard.  Cook until thickened, stir often.  Add macaroni to the sauce and mix well.  Mix in cheddar cheese until well blended.  Pour into prepared casserole dish.  Mix together the remaining 2Tbsp butter, bread crumbs, and parsley.  Spread mixture evenly over macaroni and cheese.  Bake for about 15 – 20 minutes;  until heated through.

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