CREAM-CHEESY MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Make and share this Cream-Cheesy Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LorenLou

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb elbow macaroni (or whatever you prefer)
3 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon flour
3 cups milk
8 ounces cream cheese (reduced-fat OK)
16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
salt
breadcrumbs (optional)

Steps:

  • Spray a 9x13" glass casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Set aside.
  • Cook the pasta according to package directions, in a large pot.
  • Drain, rinse, and return to the large pot.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Add the flour, and cook until bubbly (about a minute).
  • Add the milk slowly, stirring after each addition and cook until slightly thickened.
  • Add the cream cheese, again stirring until completely melted.
  • Season with salt.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Carefully pour the cream cheese mixture over the pasta, stirring gently to combine.
  • Add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring to combine.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, top with bread crumbs if desired, and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.1, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 69.1, Sodium 361.4, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 17.6

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