Grown Up Macaroni & Cheese

• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 onion, peeled & chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• salt and pepper
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

1. Cook macaroni in boiling salted water according to package directions.
2. Drain& add a little butter to prevent sticking.
3. Cover& put aside.
4. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low to medium heat.
5. Add flour& cook gently for 4- 5 mins.
6. Add milk, mix well& allow to simmer for a few mins.
7. Add cream, mix well& cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sauce starts to thicken (about 10 mins).
8. Add onion& bay leaf; continue cooking for another 15- 20 mins, stirring constantly.
9. Remove from heat, remove bay leaf, stir in mustard& 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar, season with salt& pepper and stir well.
10. Combine with macaroni in an ovenproof casserole dish.
11. Sprinkle the rest of the cheddar over top.
12. Combine bread crumbs, parsley& paprika and sprinkle over the top.
13. Bake in a preheated 350F oven for about 15- 20 minutes or until light golden brown on top.

elbow macaroni, butter, flour, milk, heavy cream, onion, bay leaf, cheddar cheese, mustard, salt, breadcrumbs, parsley, paprika

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/grown-up-macaroni-cheese-58435 (may not work)