Macaroni & Cheese with Crust

Step 1

In a 3 quart saucepan, heat to boiling water and 1 teaspoon of salt. Add macaroni; cook until tender but firm; drain. Grease a 2 quart baking dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

In a 1 quart saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter; add bread crumbs and toss to coat; set aside.

Step 3

Meanwhile, in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, melt remaining butter; add onion & jalapeno and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Blend flour, mustard, pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir in milk; cook, stirring until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheese.

Step 5

Place macaroni in baking dish. Pour cheese mixture over macaroni.

Step 6

Sprinkle crumb mixture over the top. Bake in oven 20 minutes.