Baked Macaroni and Cheese

I love this recipe because it's so creamy, cheesy, and delicious.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

1 lb. elbow macaroni pasta
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup butter or margarine
4 cups milk
2 tsp. salt
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
about 2 cups fresh bread crumbs
3 TBSP. melted butter or margarine

Preheat oven to 375* F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. In a large pot, cook pasta in boiling water 1-2 minutes less than the time recommended on the package according to the directions. Drain and set aside in the colander while you make the cheese sauce. In the same large pot you cooked the pasta in, melt the 1/4 cup butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for a minute or so. Add the milk and salt, cooking until the mixture comes to a boil and has thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in the cheese until smooth. Remove from heat and pour the drained pasta back into the pan, stirring to combine the cheese sauce with the pasta. Pour into the prepared baking dish. In a small bowl, toss the fresh bread crumbs with the melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over top of the macaroni in the baking dish. Bake @ 375* F uncovered for 35-45 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
Makes about 8-10 servings.