BIRD'S FAMOUS MACARONI AND CHEESE

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A fabulous always-requested recipe! I stongly suggest buying block cheeses and grating/shredding them fresh for the most flavorful macaroni and cheese you will ever taste. For a healthier version, try Recipe #272413.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups 2% low-fat milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (or parm or romano mix)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
16 ounces elbow macaroni, fully cooked (large style)
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Stir in flour, salt, dry mustard and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk and heavy cream, stirring continuously until thickened, about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat. Stir in cheeses (a little at a time) and mix until smooth and cheese has melted.
In a large bowl, pour cheese mixture over macaroni, mixing well. Place mixture into a greased 9x13 baking pan. Sprinkle seasoned bread crumbs on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653.6, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 21.3, Cholesterol 112.3, Sodium 899.7, Carbohydrate 59.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 7.4, Protein 24

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