Down Home Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter, divided
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups milk (for a more rich taste use evaporated milk for part of the milk)
• 1/4 lb Velveeta cheese, cut up
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked, drained
• 2 tablespoons seasoned dry bread crumbs (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in large saucepan on low heat.

2. 2

   Blend in flour and salt; cook and stir 1 minute.

3. 3

   Gradually add milk; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.

4. 4

   Add prepared cheese product and 1-1/2 cups of the shredded cheese; stir until melted. Stir in macaroni.

5. 5

   Pour into lightly greased 1-1/2-quart casserole.

6. 6

   Melt remaining 1 Tablespoon butter; toss with bread crumbs.

7. 7

   Sprinkle casserole with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bread crumb mixture.

8. 8

   Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated.