Three-Cheese Macaroni

prep time:: 30 min
total time:: 1 hr

Makes 8 servings

ingredients

3 T butter or margarine, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 quart milk
2 tsp dry mustard
3/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground red pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
8 oz. elbow macaroni, cooked
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 T chopped fresh parsley

directions

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large heavy saucepan over low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and next 3 ingredients; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat, and whisk in cheeses until melted. Stir macaroni into cheese mixture, and spoon into a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a glass bowl in microwave at high 30 seconds. Stir in bread crumbs and parsley. Sprinkle mixture over macaroni. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until top is lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes.

Source: Rachel