Ingredients

  • 7 oz. elbow macaroni
  • 1/4 c. butter
  • 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 2 c. milk
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 2 tsp. country style Dijon mustard
  • 2 c. (8 oz.) cubed Vermont Cheddar cheese
  • 1 c. bread crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, melted

Method

  • Heat oven to 400°. Cook macaroni and drain. In 3-quart saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter; stir in flour. Cook over medium heat, stirring until smooth and bubbly. Stir in the milk, cream cheese, salt, pepper and mustard; continue cooking until it thickens. Stir in the macaroni and cubed cheese. Pour into a 2-quart casserole dish. In small bowl, stir melted butter and bread crumbs together. Sprinkle on top of macaroni. Bake 15 to 20 minutes.