BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH BACON

INGREDIENTS

 16ounces one box elbow macaroni

 1
⁄2cup butter
 1
⁄2cup sifted flour
 4cups milk
 2 -3teaspoons hot sauce
 16ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
 16ounces crumbled bacon

 OPTIONAL
 top with shredded parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs
 top evenly with shredded sharp cheddar cheese (My personal favourite)

DIRECTIONS

1. Cook macaroni according to box directions and set aside.

2. In a medium saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add flour and stir constantly until
smooth.
3. Turn heat to medium and add milk stirring constantly until thick. (About 10 minutes).
4. Add hot sauce. Stir until mixed in evenly.
5. Add pasta, bacon and cheese. Mix until cheese melts, bacon is mixed in, and pasta
is evenly coated.
6. Pour macaroni and cheese into a 9x13 baking dish and top according to taste.
7. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 25-30 minutes. (If using
parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs take it out when the top looks lightly browned.
If using cheddar cheese topping take out when top becomes darkened, but not
burnt.).