Creamy Mac N' Cheese

• 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 34 teaspoon salt
• 18 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups milk or 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 18 slices of individually wrapped american cheese slices
• breadcrumbs or buttery garlic Club crackers

1. Heat oven 350F Cook macaroni according to package directions.
2. Drain.
3. Melt butter in 3 quart saucepan until sizzling; stir in flour, salt and pepper.
4. Add milk; cook over med heat; stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens (5 - 7 mins).
5. Reduce heat to low; stir in cheese.
6. Cook until cheese is melted (3 - 5 mins) Add cooked macaroni mix well.
7. Spoon into ungreased 2 quart casserole.
8. Bake for 25-30 mins or until heated through.
9. Optional: Add breadcrumbs on top or crushed Buttery Garlic Club crackers.

elbow macaroni, unsalted butter, flour, salt, pepper, milk, american cheese, breadcrumbs

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/creamy-mac-n-cheese-409267 (may not work)