2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1 lg. onion
Salt, pepper, oregano to taste
Bread crumbs
2 c. sharp grated cheese
1 stalk celery
2 tbsp. butter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook macaroni with flour, salt, pepper, spices. Saute onion and celery. When nutty smelling, add milk; whisk until thickened. Add grated cheese; melt while whisking. Season to taste.

Grease 13x9 pan. Pat macaroni into pan. Pour cheese mixture over macaroni; add bread crumbs. 2 cups of chopped ham may be added to cheese sauce. Bake until brown.