Microwave Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 3 Tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• breadcrumbs (optional)

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, boil water. Add macaroni and cook 8 minutes; drain.
2. In a glass or microwave safe dish, melt butter for 30 seconds. Blend in flour and salt.
3. Stir in milk until smooth.
4. Microwave 2 minutes, stirring with a fork after 1 minute, until thickened.
5. Stir in cheese until completely melted.
6. Pour well drained macaroni into cheese sauce, mixing well.
7. Microwave at medium-high heat for 3 minutes.
8. If desired, sprinkle top with bread crumbs before serving.