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Home Style Macaroni and Cheese

Home Style Macaroni and Cheese

Cost $12.5, save $5

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 40 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $12.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 🍝 7 ounces macaroni

  • Dairy

    • 🧈 ¼ cup butter
    • 🥛 2 cups milk
    • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
    • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

  • Seasoning

    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • Miscellaneous

    • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
    • 🧈 2 tablespoons butter
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

3

In a 3 quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in flour. Cook for about 1 minute, until smooth and bubbly; stirring occasionally. Mix in milk, cream cheese, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard. Continue cooking until sauce is thickened.

4

Add cooked macaroni and Cheddar cheese.

5

Pour into 2 quart casserole dish. In small bowl mix together bread crumbs, butter and parsley; spread over macaroni and cheese.

6

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

642

Calories

  • 23
    Protein
  • 47
    Carbs
  • 40
    Fats

💡 For a healthier option, you can use whole grain macaroni or substitute half of the butter with olive oil.Top with extra shredded cheese for a cheesy crust.Use panko bread crumbs for added crunch.