Macaroni Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 oz elbow macaroni
4 slices bacon
5 tbsp butter
1/3 cup flour
4 cups milk
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese
1 1/2 tbsp wholegrain mustard
1/3 cup stale breadcrumbs

Preparation

Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water according to package directions. Drain and return to the pan.
Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels, then crumble.
Melt 3 tbsp butter in a medium saucepan on medium heat, Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 min. Gradually stir in the milk. Continue stirring until the sauce boils and thickens. Cool for 2 mins, then stir in the cheeses and mustard.
Preheat the oven to 400\u00b0F. Add the bacon and sauce to the pasta; mix well. Transfer to an oiled 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs; dot with remaining 2 tbsp butter.
Bake for 30 mins, or until bubbling and browned on top.