Crusty Macaroni And Cheese

• 1 (16-ounce) package large elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups milk
• 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded white Cheddar cheese
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 3 cups soft breadcrumbs (homemade; see Note below)
• 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

1. Cook macaroni just until tender according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Melt 1/2 cup butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook 1 minute, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in milk; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Add cheese and next 3 ingredients; stir until cheese melts. Stir in macaroni.
3. Spoon macaroni and cheese into a greased 13" x 9" baking dish or other large baking dish. (Dish will be very full.) Toss breadcrumbs with 6 tablespoons melted butter until crumbs are well coated. Sprinkle over macaroni.
4. Bake, uncovered, at 350u0b0 for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated and top is golden.
5. Note: Make fresh breadcrumbs easily by tearing a few pieces from a French baguette. Pulse bread in a food processor or mini chopper until you get coarse crumbs.

elbow macaroni, butter, allpurpose, milk, shredded white cheddar cheese, salt, freshly ground pepper, hot sauce, breadcrumbs, butter

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/crusty-macaroni-cheese (may not work)