Grown-up Mac-n-Cheese

My grown up version of macaroni and cheese has a touch of horseradish and a blend of cheeses to appeal to the adult palette while still reminding you of the comfort of youth.
Grown-up Mac-n-Cheese

INGREDIENTS:

·        16 oz. uncooked elbow macaroni

·        2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

·        ¼ cup butter

·        ½-1 tsp horseradish

·        2 ½ tbsp. all-purpose flour

·        8 oz. cream cheese, softened

·        ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

·        2 cups milk

 

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Preheat oven to 425ºF

2. Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Drain.

3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat

4. Stir in horseradish

5. Stir in enough flour to make a roux

6. Add milk to roux slowly, stirring constantly

7.  Stir in cream cheese

8. Stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheeses

9. Cook over low heat until cheese is melted and the sauce is a little thick

10. Put macaroni in large casserole dish, and pour sauce over macaroni

11. Sprinkle Blue cheese over the top

12. Bake for 30 minutes