Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Recipe from Taste of the South



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Servings: 12 servings
Prep Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons
    butter
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  • 1/4 cup
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1 quart
    milk
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  • (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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  • 1-1/2 cups
    shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
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  • 2 cups
    shredded Mozzarella cheese
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  • (16-ounce) package elbow macaroni, cooked
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2.
In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
3.
Gradually whisk in milk. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
4.
Add cream cheese, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, and Mozzarella cheese; stir.
5.
Add macaroni to cheese mixture; stir. Spoon into a lightly greased 13-x-9-x-2-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
6.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until top is lightly browned.

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