Mom's Macaroni & Cheese

By mgottsgame

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 5 Tbsps. butter, divided
• 3 Tbsps. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 ounces Velveeta, cubed
• 2 Tbsps. Panko bread crumbs

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook macaroni according to package direction.

2. While macaroni is cooking, in a saucepan, melt 4 Tbsps. butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stire for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheeses, stirring until cheese is melted.

3. Drain macaroni.

4. Transfer macaroni to a greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni; mix well.

5. Melt the remaining butter; add the bread crumbs. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over top of macaroni.

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