Old-Fashioned Mac 'N' Cheese

  1 1/2 c  Elbow macaroni
      4 tb Butter or margarine, divided
    1/4 c  All-purpose flour
      3 c  Milk
      1 ts Dry mustard
    3/4 ts Salt
    1/4 ts Freshly ground pepper
      1 pn Ground red pepper
  1 1/2 c  Shredded sharp Cheddar
           -cheese
    1/4 c  Freshly grated Parmesan
           -cheese
    1/3 c  Plain dry bread crumbs

1. Heat oven to 375 B0F. Cook macaroni in boiling salted water in large saucepan just until tender, 8 minutes. Drain in colander and rinse under cold water. 2. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, mustard, salt and peppers. Bring to boil, whisking. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and whisk in cheeses until melted and smooth. Stir in drained macaroni. Pour into shallow 2-quart baking dish. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter, stir in bread crumbs and sprinkle over macaroni. Bake 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Makes 8.

PER SERVING: Calories 310, Total Fat 17.5 g, Saturated Fat 10.5 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Sodium 617 mg, Carbohydrates 26 g, Protein 13 g, Calcium 321 mg, Fiber 1 g
Yield: 8 Servings