Best Ever Macaroni And Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup margarine
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups 1% low-fat milk
salt and pepper
nutmeg
2 cups light cheddar cheese, cubed 1/2 inch
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon margarine, melted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0F Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
Meanwhile, melt margarine in saucepan until sizzling; stir in flour. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth and bubbly (1 minute).
Add milk, salt, pepper and a dash of nutmeg. Continue cooking, stirring
occasionally, until sauce is thickened (3 to 4 minutes).
Stir in cooked macaroni and cheese. Spoon into 2-quart casserole.
Stir together all remaining ingredients in small bowl; sprinkle over macaroni.
and cheese. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through and golden brown.
TIP: for a gourmet flavor, stir in 3 ounces cubed cream cheese and 1.
teaspoon Dijon mustard with the milk.