Company Mac and Cheese Recipe
        
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		Ingredients:  		 | 
      Ingredients:  1 package (7 oz) elbow macaroni 6 tbsp butter, divided (a little more won't hurt anybody) 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 C whole milk 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed 2 C shredded cheddar cheese (not the pre-packaged stuff) 2 tsp spicy brown mustard 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 3/4 C dry bread crumbs 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley 
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      Directions:1) Preheat oven to 400F.  Cook macaroni according to package directions.  Meanwhile, melt 4 tbsp butter in a large saucepan.  Stir in flour until smooth.  Gradually add milk.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  2) Reduce head; add cheeses, mustard, salt, and pepper.  Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.  Drain macaroni; add to cheese sauce and stir to coat.
  3) Transfer to a greased shallow 3-qt baking dish.  Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs and parsley.  Sprinkle over macaroni.  Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.  | 
     
    
      
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		Servings:6-8  | 
     
    
      
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		Time:30-40 minutes  | 
     
           
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                Notes: May we all appreciate Taste of Home for this recipe that was a smash hit overseas and is dramatically comforting.  (Don't skip the mustard, but if you forget the parsley, nobody will even notice!)
       
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