Golden Macaroni And Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces elbow macaroni (about 2 cups uncooked macaroni)
2 cups milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon onion salt
4 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
1 cup soft breadcrumbs (4 slices bread, crusts removed)
1/4 cup butter, melted
ham, cooked and chopped
bacon, cooked and chopped

Preparation

Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain well. Set aside.
Place milk, flour, and onion salt in a quart jar. Cover tightly and shake vigorously for 1 minute.
Stir together flour mixture, 3 1/2 cups cheese, and macaroni.
Pour macaroni mixture into a lightly greased 13x9\" baking dish or two 11\" oval baking dishes. Stir in chopped, cooked ham (as much as you desire) before baking.
Sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs and remaining 1 cup cheese. Drizzle evenly with melted butter.
Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
Sprinkle with chopped, cooked bacon before serving (as much as desired).