Rich and Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients:

5 tablespoons butter or margarine

1/4 cup flour

3 cups flour

2 egg yolks

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

3 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded or cubed, divided

3/4 cup breadcrumbs

2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

1/2 – 3/4 pound elbow macaroni, fully cooked and divided

 

Directions:

1.  In a large pot, melt 5 tablespoons butter or margarine.  Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

2.  In a small bowl, whisk together milk, egg yolks, pepper, salt and nutmeg.  Whisk into the pot, stirring rapidly.  Bring to a slow boil over medium heat until thickened just enough to coat the back of a spoon.  Remove from heat and stir in 3 cups of cheese.  Stir until cheese is completely melted.

3.  Pour cooked macaroni into pot and stir to coat.  Pour into a greased 13x9 casserole dish.  Top with remaining cheese.  In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs with 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine.  Sprinkle on top of the casserole.  Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.