MOUSE’S MACARONI AND CHEESE

MOUSE’S MACARONI AND CHEESE


1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
¼ cup butter
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. mustard powder
1 tsp. black pepper
2 cups milk
8-oz. American cheese, cubed
8-oz. processed cheese (Velveeta) 1/4 cup seasoned dry breadcrumbs

Preheat oven to 400^. Butter a 1-quart casserole dish. Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni, and cook until not quite done, about 6 minutes. Drain.

In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Blend in flour, mustard powder, and pepper until smooth. Slowly stir in the milk, beating out any lumps. Add the American cheese and processed cheese, and stir constantly until the sauce is thick and smooth.

Drain noodles, and stir them into the cheese sauce. Transfer the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top.

Cover the dish, and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until sauce is thick and bubbly.

Yield: 6 servings.