Crunchy Crusted Macaroni And Cheese

• 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 cups grated cheese, preferably cheddar and American
• 1 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal (rice krispies)
• 2 tablespoons melted butter

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook macaroni until it is al dente; drain.
3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan; add the flour and cook, stirring constantly over low heat 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the milk gradually, mixing the ingredients to incorporate the flour mixture and make a smooth sauce.
5. Add the salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
6. While still stirring, add the cheese and continue to cook 4-5 minutes until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
7. Pour the sauce over cooked macaroni and mix them thoroughly.
8. Pour this mixture into a buttered baking dish.
9. Combine rice krispies and 2 tablespoons butter and sprinkle this over the cheese-coated macaroni.
10. Bake about 30 minutes or until the top is crispy.

elbow macaroni, butter, flour, milk, salt, fresh ground black pepper, nutmeg, grated cheese, crisp rice, butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crunchy-crusted-macaroni-and-cheese-456576 (may not work)