Cream-Cheesy Mac n Cheese

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. 2

   Cook pasta according to package directions.

3. 3

   Drain and keep warm until sauce is ready.

4. 4

   For the sauce, melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan or deep pan.

5. 5

   Add flour to the butter and stir until smooth.

6. 6

   Gradually add in milk, stirring continuously.

7. 7

   Allow milk mixture to come to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.

8. 8

   Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mustard, salt, and pepper.

9. 9

   Stir until cheeses are melted and sauce is smooth.

10. 10

    Pour the sauce over the elbow macaroni and mix together (at this point, I add about a tablespoon of gorgonzola cheese, which is optional).

11. 11

    Pour mixture into greased 8-inch square baking dish.

12. 12

    Sprinkle a small amount of cheese over the top.

13. 13

    I used grated parmesan and cheddar.

14. 14

    Bake for 1520 minutes until pasta is heated through and top is slightly browned.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.