Baked Macaroni and Cheese
I am the mother of 6 children; my eldest has CF. Macaroni and cheese is a childhood favorite. It's quick and inexpensive to prepare, and serves as a great comfort food as well.
by Laura W.
Nutrition information
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
- 453
Calories - 657mg
Sodium - 16g
Protein - 344mg
Calcium
Ingredients
- 7 oz cooked elbow macaroni
- 1/4 c butter
- 3 Tbsp flour
- 2 c milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 c cheddar cheese
- 1 c fresh bread crumbs
- 2 Tbsp parsley
- Add All Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
Melt the butter in a 3-quart saucepan.
Step 2
Add the flour and stir for one minute, until the mixture becomes smooth and bubbly.
Step 3
Add the milk, cream cheese, salt, pepper and mustard.
Step 4
Continue heating and stirring until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in the macaroni and cheddar cheese.
Step 6
Pour into a 2-quart casserole dish.
Step 7
Mix the remaining ingredients in a small bowl, and then sprinkle over the noodles.
Step 8
Bake 15 minutes at 400 degrees.
