Grown Up Macaroni & Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 onion, peeled & chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• salt and pepper
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1. 1

   Cook macaroni in boiling salted water according to package directions.

2. 2

   Drain& add a little butter to prevent sticking.

3. 3

   Cover& put aside.

4. 4

   Melt butter in a large saucepan over low to medium heat.

5. 5

   Add flour& cook gently for 4- 5 mins.

6. 6

   Add milk, mix well& allow to simmer for a few mins.

7. 7

   Add cream, mix well& cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sauce starts to thicken (about 10 mins).

8. 8

   Add onion& bay leaf; continue cooking for another 15- 20 mins, stirring constantly.

9. 9

   Remove from heat, remove bay leaf, stir in mustard& 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar, season with salt& pepper and stir well.

10. 10

    Combine with macaroni in an ovenproof casserole dish.

11. 11

    Sprinkle the rest of the cheddar over top.

12. 12

    Combine bread crumbs, parsley& paprika and sprinkle over the top.

13. 13

    Bake in a preheated 350F oven for about 15- 20 minutes or until light golden brown on top.