Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

2 cups macaroni
1 T. margarine
1 T. flour
salt and pepper
1 cup milk
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
bread crumbs, optional

Cook macaroni according to package directions.  Drain but don’t rinse.  While macaroni is cooking melt margarine in microwave safe container.  Add flour, salt, and pepper to taste.  Add milk.  Microwave in two minute increments until sauce is a little bit thick.  Add cheese.  Stir to mix completely.  Add cooked macaroni and stir.  Microwave on high for 5 minutes.

Optional Topping:
Melt 1-2 T. margarine.  Add dry bread crumbs until all the margarine is absorbed.  Sprinkle over top before cooking.

(Pop Pop’s Recipe-measurements are estimates)