Creamy Microwave Mac And Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup low-fat milk
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
breadcrumbs (optional)

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, boil water. Add macaroni and cook 8 minutes; drain.
In a glass or microwave safe dish, melt butter for 30 seconds. Blend in flour and salt.
Stir in milk until smooth.
Microwave 2 minutes, stirring with a fork after 1 minute, until thickened.
Stir in cheese until completely melted.
Pour well drained macaroni into cheese sauce, mixing well.
Microwave at medium-high heat for 3 minutes.
If desired, sprinkle top with bread crumbs before serving.