Homestyle Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Name: Homestyle Macaroni And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb macaroni, 1/4 cup butter, 3 tablespoons flour, 2 cups 1% low-fat milk, and more.

Yes, Homestyle Macaroni And Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Homestyle Macaroni And Cheese

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