Ronald Reagan's Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb macaroni
• 1 teaspoon butter, melted
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 cup milk
• 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/3 cup panko (optional) or Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Boil macaroni and drain thoroughly. Stir in butter and egg.

2. 2

   Mix salt and mustard with 1 tablespoons hot water. Add to milk. Add the cheese, leaving enough to sprinkle on top. Pour into buttered casserole, add milk, sprinkle with cheese.

3. 3

   Bake at 350F for about 45 minutes or until custard is set and top is crusty.

4. 4

   I like to sprinkle the bread crumbs atop the mac mixture to get a crunchy crust.