Cafeteria Macaroni And Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces macaroni
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
3 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
2 tablespoons butter, melted (optional)
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
Grease a 2-quart casserole with a bit of butter.
Boil macaroni in hot, salty water for 8-10 minutes, or until al dente.
Meanwhile, heat the milk in the microwave or on the stovetop. Whisk in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and salt.
When the macaroni is al dente, drain and toss with the 1 1/2 Tbsp butter. When the butter is melted, stir in 3 c of cheddar in small batches. Be sure the cheese melts well!
Pour in the milk mixture and stir well.
Pour the macaroni mixture into the casserole and top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
If desired, combine the bread crumbs and melted butter, and sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
Sprinkle on the paprika.
Bake for 30 minutes.
If desired, broil for 1-2 minutes to brown the top of the casserole.