Frances' Baked Macaroni and Cheese

This is a recipe from my grandmother, Frances. I'm sure she didn't originate it, but hers is my favorite, therefore it earns her name in the title.

Heat oven to 350.

White Sauce

• 1 Tbsp Flour
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 C. Milk

Melt butter in a 2 Quart saucepan. Stir in the flour using a whisk, until there are no lumps. Add the milk and continue mixing with whisk until smooth.

Add 2 Cups of Sharp Cheddar (or your favorite) cheese to the white sauce, and stir with the whisk until all cheese is melted.

Cook 1 Cup of macaroni noodles according to package directions, while you are mixing the sauce.

Drain macaroni, add the noodles to the sauce and mix until noodles are well-coated. Place macaroni and cheese into a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with breadcrumbs or grated Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 for 40 to 45 minutes.

*Add salt and pepper to taste, if you wish.