Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients:
2 C uncooked dried elbow macaroni
1/2 C butter
2 T flour
2 T flour
1/2 tsp salt
8oz (2 C) cheddar cheese, cut into cubes
3 oz cream cheese, cubed
1 tsp Dijon-style mustard
1/2 dried bread crumbs
1 T butter, melted
(1 T chopped fresh parsley)

Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Cook macaroni and drain.  Melt 1/4 C butter in 3 qt saucepan until sizzling, stir in flour.  Cook until smooth and bubbly, one minute.  Add half and half and salt.  Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.  Stir in cooked macaroni, cheeses, and mustard.  Spoon into ungreased 2-qt casserole.  Stir together all remaining ingredients in small bowl; sprinkle over macaroni and cheese.  Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through and golden brown.

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