Baked Macaroni And Pimento Cheese

• 8 ounces elbow macaroni
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups skim milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 8 ounces shredded 50% reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
• 1/3 cup fine dry breadcrumb
• 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

1. Cook macaroni according to the package; drain.
2. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
4. Whisk in flour gradually until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute.
5. Gradually, whisk in the milk, salt, cayenne pepper and garlic powder. Cook,.
6. while whisking frequently for 3-5 minutes or until thickened.
7. Add cheddar cheese and pimentos; cook until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
8. Remove from heat and stir in pasta.
9. In a baking dish with cooking spray (9-by-13 in.), spoon pasta mixture.
10. In a bowl, add parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
11. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly!

elbow macaroni, butter, flour, milk, salt, cayenne pepper, garlic, cheddar cheese, pimentos, breadcrumb, freshly grated parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/baked-macaroni-and-pimento-cheese-297696 (may not work)