Cream-Cheesy Mac n’ Cheese

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm until sauce is ready.

For the sauce, melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan or deep pan. Add flour to the butter and stir until smooth. Gradually add in milk, stirring continuously. Allow milk mixture to come to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.

Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheeses are melted and sauce is smooth. Pour the sauce over the elbow macaroni and mix together (at this point, I add about a tablespoon of gorgonzola cheese, which is optional).

Pour mixture into greased 8-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle a small amount of cheese over the top. I used grated parmesan and cheddar. Bake for 15–20 minutes until pasta is heated through and top is slightly browned.