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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups light cream or half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or your favorite gourmet mustard
- 3 cups shredded cheese, half Cheddar and half American, divided
- 1 cup croissant crumbs tossed with 2 tablespoons melted butter
Preparation:
Cook the macaroni following package directions; drain in a colander and rinse with hot water.
In a medium saucepan or saucier, melt the 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until foamy; stir in the flour until bubbly. Add the milk and cream, along with the salt, pepper, and mustard. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in 2 cups of the cheese until melted. Add the drained macaroni and blend well. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese and the buttered croissant crumbs.
Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until bubbly and nicely browned.
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