Macaroni and Cheese with Crumb Topping

Ingredients

• 1 pound uncooked macaroni (any kind you like)
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 4 ounces processed cheese food (eg. Velveeta), cubed
• Dry bread crumbs (Planko gives a crunchy topping)

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions.

In a saucepan, melt 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.               

Transfer macaroni to a greased baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni; mix well.

Sprinkle bread crumbs over top.

Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.