Baked Macaroni And Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 oz.) pkg. elbow macaroni
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 c. milk
8 oz. Cheddar cheese, grated (2 lb.)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Cook macaroni as the package label directs; drain.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan; remove from heat.
Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth.
Gradually stir in milk.
Bring to boiling, stirring. Reduce heat and simmer mixture 1 minute.
Remove from heat.
Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and the macaroni.
Pour into a 1 1/2-quart casserole and sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.