Baked Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

16 ounces elbow macaroni

1/2 cup butter

6 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon white pepper

4 cups milk

5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 bread crumbs

3/4 cup shredded cheese (for topping)

Preparation

Cook macaroni for about 60% of the reccommended cooking time (on box/bag) - drain, cover & set aside. Preheat oven to 375. In medium saucepan melt butter, blend in flour, mustard, salt & pepper. Cook until mixture is smooth and bubbly; gradually add milk. Cook & stir over medium heat until mixture boils; simmer 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually mix in cheese. Stir over low heat until cheese is melted. Add pasta and sausage; mix together lightly & pour into large casserole. Mix together bread crumbs and shredded cheese and sprinkle mixture over top. Bake 25 minutes.