Extra Crusty Macaroni And Cheese

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound pasta
• elbow macaroni
• 1 cup bechamel (white) sauce
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1/2 pound cheddar cheese
• very old
• sharp sharp cheddar
• shredded
• 1 x salt to taste
• 1 x black pepper freshly ground
• 2 ounces muenster cheese thin sliced
• 1/4 cup parmesan
• parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• grated fresh
• ground
• 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter cut in small pieces

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni in plenty of salted water until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Drain and cool under cold running water.
3. Prepare the White Sauce, and while still hot, toss all but two tablespoons of it with the macaroni, mustard, cayenne, Cheddar, salt and pepper.
4. Turn into a large buttered casserole and top with the munster cheese.
5. Bake in a preheated 375F (190C) oven for 15 minutes, or until the top is crusty and brown.
6. Spread the remaining 2 tablespoons White Sauce over the top.
7. Cover with a layer of parmesan cheese mixed with the breadcrumbs.
8. Dab with the butter.
9. Return to the oven for 10 more minutes.
10. Place under high broiler for 1 minute to brown the top and serve immediately.
11. Makes 4 servings.