Denise's Macaroni & Cheese

• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 12 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 4 cups milk
• 16 ounces American cheese, cubed

1. Cook macaroni in boiling salted water till tender, drain and place in a 3 quart casserole that has been sprayed with cooking spray; In saucepan, melt butter; blend in flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
2. Add milk and cook and stir till thick and bubbly.
3. Add the cubed cheese; stir till melted.
4. Pour the cheese sauce over the macaroni and stir till mixed;.
5. Melt 2 tbsp.
6. butter and add italian bread crumbs till just moist.
7. Sprinkle the crumbs over the macaroni and cheese Bake in a 350 oven for 35- 40 minutes.

elbow macaroni, butter, flour, salt, garlic, ground pepper, milk, american cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/denises-macaroni-cheese-25490 (may not work)