Baked Macaroni & Cheese


1 Stick butter divided
8 ounces or 2 cups of macaroni noodles
2 1/4 cups milk
4 Tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
2 Cups grated cheese divided
1/2 cup bread crumbs

Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Greese the casserole dish with 1 Tablespoon of butter. set the dish aside.
2. Pour 2 quarts of water into the large soucepan. Cover the pan and set it over high heat. bring the water to a boil.
3. Add the noodles. Turn the heat to meduim. Boil the noodles for 8 min. Stirring occasionally.
4. Set the colander in the sink. Pour the noodles into the colander. Rinse the noodles with cold water and put them back into the pan. Set the pan aside.
5. In a saucepan, heat the milk on meduim high stir constantly until steaming hot but not boiling. remove from heat.
6. In the other saucepan, melt 4 Tablesoons of butter over low heat. Be careful not to let it burn. When the butter is melted, stir in the flour, salt, and pepper.
7. Add the hot milk to the butter mixture. Turn the heat to medium high. Cook the mixture 5 min. Stir constantly.
8. Remove the sauce pan from heat. Add 1 1/2 cups of grated cheese. Stir the mixture until all the cheses is melted.
9. Put half the noodles into the Casserole dish. Cover with half the cheese souce. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of grated cheese. repeat with the remaining noodles, cheese sauce, and grated cheese.
10. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet over low heat. Add the bread crumbs. Stir until all the crumbs are moistened.
11. Sprinklw the crumbs over the macaroni and cheese. Bake the dish uncovered for 25 minutes, or until browned on top. Serve hot. Enjoy

Mya, Brynn and Lydia Love this recipe. it is so good and easy to make.

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