1 (8 oz.) pkg. elbow macaroni
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. flour
2 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
8 oz. cheddar cheese (2 c.)

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook macaroni; drain.

2. Melt butter in saucepan. Remove from heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, stir until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to boiling, stirring. Reduce heat and simmer mixture 1 minute. Remove from heat.

3. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese and macaroni. Pour in 1 1/2 quart casserole. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.

4. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.