Recipe of the Week: Mac and Cheese, by B.I.

This is one of the kids favorites (Including the big kids over 40)

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups rotelle pasta
• 4 tbs butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 tsp mustard
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 3 tsp Tabasco sauce
• 1 cup smooth melting shredded cheese (We like pepper jack)
• 1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup croutons
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter.
3. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring about a minute.
4. A little at a time, whisk in milk, mustard, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.
5. Boil one minute, then remove from heat and whisk in cheese until smooth.
6. Stir in cooked pasta and pour into shallow 2 quart baking dish.
7. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in bread crumbs and chili powder. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture.
8. Bake in preheated oven 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Makes about 8 servings

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