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Macaroni and Cheese

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Macaroni

1/2 lb. macaroni
2 qts. Boiling water
2 teaspoons salt
1-cup cold water

White Sauce:

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/8-teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup hot milk or cream
1 cup grated cheese
Bread or cracker crumbs


Drop macaroni into the boiling water with salt. Boil for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender. Drain in colander and pour cold water through it. Butter a baking dish, put in a layer of macaroni, a layer of sauce and a layer of cheese. Repeat steps ending with cheese on top. Dust top with sifted bread or cracker crumbs and dot with butter. (optional) Bake for 15 mins or until cheese melts.