Crunchy Crusted Macaroni and Cheese

Submitted by StephanieNS

"This macaroni recipe gets its crunchy topping from Rice Krispies cereal"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 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

directions

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