CRUNCHY CRUSTED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Crunchy Crusted Macaroni and Cheese image

Provided by StephanieNS

Categories Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 cups grated cheese, preferably cheddar and American
1 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal (rice krispies)
2 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cook macaroni until it is al dente; drain.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan; add the flour and cook, stirring constantly over low heat 2-3 minutes.
Add the milk gradually, mixing the ingredients to incorporate the flour mixture and make a smooth sauce.
Add the salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
While still stirring, add the cheese and continue to cook 4-5 minutes until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
Pour the sauce over cooked macaroni and mix them thoroughly.
Pour this mixture into a buttered baking dish.
Combine rice krispies and 2 tablespoons butter and sprinkle this over the cheese-coated macaroni.
Bake about 30 minutes or until the top is crispy.