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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

This can be easily doubled, but serves a family of 6 easily as a side.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mac and Cheese, Pasta, Side Dish
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 8 oz macaroni, uncooked (about 1 3/4-2 cups- dry)
  • 1/4 c butter
  • 1/4 c flour
  • 1-1/2 c milk
  • 1 t Dijon mustard
  • 4 oz. light cream cheese (1/2 of a block)
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 c freshly shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 c finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Instructions

  • Cook macaroni in salted boiling water for a minute less than is stated on packaging for al dente. Drain.
  • In saucepan, melt butter on medium-low heat. Whisk in flour.
  • Add milk, Dijon mustard and softened cream cheese. Whisk until thickened. Remove from heat.
  • Place macaroni in a prepared casserole dish. Pour roux over it and mix it in.
  • Add in 1 cup of cheese and stir until just combined, but still visible.
  • Next, stir in the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
  • Grind your desired amount of black pepper over top.
  • Over this, sprinkle the remaining amount of cheddar cheese.
  • Bake at 375°F for about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and stir to combine ingredients layered on top. Serve and enjoy!