Home Style Macaroni and Cheese

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Cheesy Cheddar and cream cheese sauce with a touch of Dijon over Macaroni pasta and topped with bread crumbs.

Submitted by VPATTISON
Updated on September 16, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 7 ounces macaroni

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups milk

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  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. Add cooked macaroni and Cheddar cheese.

  4. Pour into 2 quart casserole dish. In small bowl mix together bread crumbs, butter and parsley; spread over macaroni and cheese. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.

    close up view of Macaroni and Cheese garnished with fresh herbs, in grey ramekins
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

642 Calories
40g Fat
47g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 642
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40g 52%
Saturated Fat 25g 124%
Cholesterol 118mg 39%
Sodium 828mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 23g 45%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 442mg 34%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 291mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.