Baked Macaroni And Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (17 oz.) pkg. elbow macaroni
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
1 3/4 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 lb. American cheese, diced or grated (2 c.)
1/3 c. bread crumbs
1 1/2 Tbsp. melted butter

Preparation

Cook macaroni as directed; drain.
Melt butter in heavy saucepan.
Blend in flour.
Stir in milk slowly and cook, stirring constantly until mixture thickens.
Add seasoning and cheese, stirring until cheese is melted.
Add macaroni and transfer to a buttered 1-quart casserole or individual casseroles. Combine bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over macaroni. Bake in a 400\u00b0 oven for 20 minutes.
Makes 6 (7 ounce) servings.