Macaroni & Cheese

Topping:
4 slices bread, torn into pieces
2 tbs. butter
salt to taste

Macaroni & Cheese:
1 lb. elbow macaroni
6 TBS butter
1 garlic clove
1 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp. cayanne
6 TBS flour
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
3 1/2 cups whole milk
16 oz. colby cheese
8 oz. extra sharp cheddar cheese

Boil the macaroni according to package directions. Melt butter in a large pan.  Add garlic, mustard & cayanne.  Simmer 30 seconds.  Add flour and cook until golden while stirring (under 1 minute).  Slowly whisk in broth & milk and cook for 8 minutes.  Remove from heat and whisk in cheese.  Add cooked pasta and put in a 9 x 13 pan.

To make topping: place bread pieces on a baking sheet.  Baste with melted butter and sprinkle with salt.  Place under the broiler until golden brown (watch carefully).

Top macaroni & cheese with bread crumbs and bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes.  Rest 10 minutes before serving.  Enjoy!