Mom's Macaroni And Cheese

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 5 tablespoons butter, divided
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 ounces process cheese, cubed (velveeta)
• 2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs

Recipe

• 1 •cook macaroni according to package directions. meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. gradually add milk. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. reduce heat. add the cheeses, stirring until cheese is melted. drain macaroni.
• 2 • transfer macaroni to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. pour cheese sauce over macaroni; mix well. melt the remaining butter; add the bread crumbs. sprinkle over top. bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.