1 sm. pkg. macaroni
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1 3/4 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 lb. Cheddar cheese, diced or grated (2 c.)
1/3 c. bread crumbs
1 1/2 tbsp. melted butter

Cook macaroni; drain. Melt butter in saucepan; blend in flour. Stir in milk slowly and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Add seasonings and cheese, stirring until cheese is melted. Add macaroni and transfer to a buttered 1 quart casserole. Combine bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over macaroni. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes. Makes 6 servings.