Company Mac and Cheese

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
1 pkg. (7 oz.) elbow macaroni
6 Tbsp. butter or margarine, divided
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 c. milk
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, cubed
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
2 tsp. spicy brown mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3/4 c. dry bread crumbs
2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley

Directions:
Cook macaroni according to package directions.  Meanwhile, melt 4 Tbsp. butter in a large saucepan.  Stir in flour until smooth.  Gradually add milk.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.  Reduce heat; add cheeses, mustard, salt and pepper.  Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.  Drain macaroni; add to the cheese sauce and stir to coat.  Transfer to a greased shallow 3 quart baking dish.  Melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs and parsley.  Sprinkle over macaroni.  Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

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