Ingredients

  • 1 pk pasta, elbow macaroni (7 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 4 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 dash red hot pepper sauce (to taste)
  • 1/16 cup milk
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded divided into 2

Method

  • Cook macaroni in boiling salted water until 'al dente'.
  • Approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter.
  • Stir in flour, salt, mustard, pepper and hot pepper sauce.
  • Cook and stir until smooth.
  • Drain macaroni; combine with butter mixture in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Stir in milk and 2 1/2 cups of cheese.
  • Pour into an ungreased 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
  • Cover and bake at 350F (180C) for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese; let stand 5 minutes before serving.