Tim's Mac and Cheese

A scrumptious bread and butter crust makes this baked casserole extra tasty. Lots of sharp Cheddar cheese goes into a simple white sauce of flour and milk, then the pasta and cheese go for a bake with bits of buttered bread over the top.

• Calories: 655 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• salt and pepper to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 ½ cups shredded white Cheddar cheese
• 4 slices day-old bread, torn into small pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and reserve.

Step 3

In a large sauce pan, melt 4 tablespoons butter or margarine over medium heat. Add flour and some ground black pepper to taste; stirring until paste-like consistency. Add milk to mixture and stir continually until mixture starts to thicken; slowly stir in cheese 1 cup at a time until all cheese is melted.

Step 4

Pour cheese mixture over macaroni. Mix well and pour into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Place bread pieces on top of macaroni mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste. Melt 4 tablespoons butter or margarine and pour over bread. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Serve.