Macaroni & cheese - old-fashioned - jds

7 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1packElbow macaroni (7 oz)
2tablespoonsButter
2tablespoonsFlour
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonDry mustard
¼teaspoonPepper
2dashesHot pepper sauce (to taste)
2 1/16cupMilk
3cupsShredded cheddar cheese divided (12 oz)

Directions

Cook macaroni in boiling salted water until "al dente". Approximately 5-6 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt, mustard, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Cook and stir until smooth.

Drain macaroni; combine with butter mixture in a large bowl and mix well. Stir in milk and 2½ cups of cheese.

Pour into an ungreased 2 ½ quart baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Sprinkle with remaining cheese; let stand 5 minutes before serving.