David’s Macaroni and Cheese

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Macaroni and 3 cheeses with chilies to give it a nice kick (but not spicy)! I sometimes use mini lasagna noodles. I use a large deep aluminum foil pan. For topping, butter 2 slices of bread, cube them and place on top….sprinkle with Parmesan and paprika.

Ready in: 1 hour 20 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 10

• 16 ounces macaroni
• 1 stick butter
• 8 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon salt/ pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 4 cups milk plus 1/2 cup extra
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 20 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2-4 (4 ounce) cans chopped chilies
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• parsley/ paprika

Preparation method

Prep: 30 mins | Cook: 50 mins

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain, and set aside.

2. Melt butter in large deep pan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in salt, pepper & Dijon mustard. Remove from heat.

3. Whisk in 4 cups milk and return to heat. Add cream cheese cubes and stir until it melts and thickens. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until it melts, then add chilies and remaining 1/2 cup milk.

4. Add macaroni, stir and pour 1/2 into large baking pan. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, then remaining macaroni. Sprinkle with parsley and paprika. Cover with foil.

5. Bake 30 minutes, then uncover and bake 20 minutes uncovered.