MACARONI AND GARLIC PARMESAN?

Macaroni and Garlic Parmesan? image

Provided by raymond spencer @clownman70360

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese,divided
1 pound(s) dry elbow macaroni
3 tablespoon(s) garlic butter,divided
1/4 cup(s) all purpose flour
1 cup(s) whole milk
1 cup(s) half and half
1 bottle(s) garlic parmesan sauce
1 cup(s) shredded parmesan cheese
1 cup(s) shaved parmesan cheese
1 package(s) (8 ounces) cream cheese,softened
2 banana peppers,sliced
10 buttery round crackers,crushed

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Coat a 13-x 9-inch baking dish.Add 1 cup grated parmesan cheese.
Cook macaroni according to package directions:drain.
Melt 2 tablespoons garlic butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.Gradually whisk in flour:cook,whisking constantly,1 minute.
Gradually whisk in milk,half & half and garlic parmesan sauce until smooth;cook,whisking constantly,8 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Mix 1 cup grated,shredded and shaved parmesan cheese and cream cheese until smooth.Remove from heat and stir in sliced banana pepper and cooked macaroni.
Pour macaroni mixture into a prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl,combine crushed crackers,remaining grated parmesan cheese and melted garlic butter together;sprinkle over macaroni mixture.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown.Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.