Ultimate Comfort Food

Ingredients

• 2 cups of macaroni
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups of milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups of cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add macaroni. Cook for 10 minutes or until al dente.
3. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, and cook for 1 minute. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly.
4. Continue whisking until the mixture thickens. Add salt and pepper, and then stir in the cheese.
5. Drain the cooked macaroni and add to the cheese sauce. Mix to combine.
6. Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish.
7. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top of the macaroni and cheese.
8. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Interesting Facts

• Macaroni and cheese was first served in the United States in the early 1800s.
• The dish was a popular item on the menus of Depression-era diners.
• The dish is popular all over the world, with variations found in different countries.