Dave Frees Here. If you're reading this, you probably found it in our first edition of the 2011 client newsletter.  And, I want to thank you for reading the newsletter.  In every edition we will feature a great recipe from my recipe box.

I've been making my 3 children and my wife Robin this recipe (which can be done with or without breadcrumbs) since our children were little.  It's fast, reliable, delicious and satisfying.

Ingredients

• 7 ounces macaroni
• 1/4 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk (you can add a splash or two of cream if you dare)
  
• 1/2 (4 ounces of an 8 ounce) package of cream cheese (Philadelphia Brand is the best)
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (pre shredded sharp is ok to speed the process)
  
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• 1 cup dry bread crumbs (optional and my family prefers it creamy without the breadcrumbs)
  
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (fresh is essential)