Homestyle Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 2 cups small (dry) elbow macaroni ((or another small pasta))
• ¼ cup (½ stick) salted butter
• 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 8 ounces cream cheese, (at room temperature)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• salt and freshly ground black pepper, (to taste)
• 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 20 Ritz crackers (or another buttery cracker), (crushed)
• 4 slices cooked, crispy bacon, (chopped)
• 1 heaping tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley