Creamy Backpacking Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• •1 3/4 cups Uncooked elbow macaroni
• •6 tablespoons Butter
• •3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• •2 cups Whole milk
• •8 ounces Cream cheese
• •2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• •2 teaspoons Spicy brown mustard
• •1/2 teaspoon Salt
• •1/4 teaspoon Pepper
• •3/4 cup Dry bread crumbs
• •2 tablespoons Minced fresh parsley

Equipment

• • Large saucepan
• • Baking dish
• • Silicone spatula

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan. Stir in flour until smooth, then gradually add milk. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. 2Reduce heat; add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
3. 3Drain macaroni; add it to the cheese sauce and stir to coat.
4. 4Transfer to a greased 3-quart or 13x9-inch baking dish. Mix remaining butter with bread crumbs and parsley, and sprinkle over macaroni. Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.