Riley's Favorite Mac and Cheese

By commercecook

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 5 tablespoons butter, divided
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 ounces Velvetta (cubed)
• 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons 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.

2. Transfer macaroni to a greesed 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni, mix well. Melt the remaining butter, add the bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden.