Your Basic Macaroni And Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. butter
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
4 c. milk, preheated
1 tsp. prepared mustard
1 tsp. salt or to taste
pinch of ground red pepper
1 lb. elbow macaroni
1/2 lb. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 total torn cheeses mixture (American, Muenster, Swiss, etc.)
grated Parmesan/Romano cheese
Italian-seasoned bread crumbs

Preparation

Melt butter in a large saucepan; stir in flour until smooth. Cook over low heat, stirring, for about 2 minutes.
Gradually whisk in hot milk until smooth.
Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils.
Reduce heat to low and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until thick and smooth.
Season with mustard, salt and red pepper.