CREAMY BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE

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I created this Macaroni & Cheese in the summer of 2003 when our daughter and her eight children were living with us for four months. I needed something which was filling and not too expensive. I divided the recipe to make this smaller version for DH, DS and I after DD and family moved. NOTE***Don't leave off the delicious buttered topping...it helps keep the cassorole moist and also helps keep the cheese from making a crust on the top. It is a great addition to an old fashion style baked Mac and Cheese casserole.

Provided by CarrolJ

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
3 cups milk
2/3 lb pasta, cooked ala-dente drained and rinsed with cold water
1 lb yellow cheese (I usually use a cheddar)
1/2 cup melted margarine or 1/2 cup melted butter
2 cups soft breadcrumbs
sweet paprika, as desired on top

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta until ala-dente' (a little undone-- not soft).
  • Drain& rinse the pasta in cold water to stop the cooking put aside.
  • Cook the white sauce in a non-stick pan over med-low heat until mixture bubbles.
  • In a greased 2 to 2 1/2 quart Baking dish alternate layers of pasta, 3/4th pound yellow cheese, and white sauce.
  • Top with the other 1/4 pound of cheese.
  • Prepare the Buttered Crumbs topping by Mixing the ½ cup of melted margarine and the 1 1/2 cup of bread crumbs.
  • Spread the Buttered Crumbs topping evenly over the layered casserole.
  • Sprinkle lightly with sweet paprika.
  • Bake 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes until lightly browned and bubbly.

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