Homestyle Macaroni And Cheese

• 1/2 lb macaroni
• 1/4 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups 1% low-fat milk
• 1/2 lb low-fat cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup fresh breadcrumb
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Cook macaroni (1/2 pound= 2 cups dry) until just al dente.
3. You can use elbows for a traditional look, but try scoobi-doo-- it works well in this recipe.
4. Drain pasta well.
5. While the mac is boiling, melt the 1/4-cup butter in a large pot.
6. Whisk in the flour.
7. Over med heat, whisk until smooth and bubbly (only about a minute).
8. Stir in milk, cream cheese, salt, pepper& mustard.
9. Keep cooking and stirring until sauce is thickened-- about three or four minutes.
10. Cut the block of cheddar into half-inch cubes.
11. Add drained macaroni and cubed cheddar& combine well.
12. Pour into a casserole sprayed with Pam.
13. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and sprinkle over top.
14. Dust with paprika if desired.
15. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until top is golden brown and casserole is heated through.

macaroni, butter, flour, milk, lowfat cream cheese, salt, fresh ground black pepper, mustard, cheddar cheese, fresh breadcrumb, butter, parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/homestyle-macaroni-and-cheese-12360 (may not work)