Baked Applewood Smoked Cheddar Cheese Macaroni

So this meal was delicious and was comfort food.  It has a hint of smoke adding to the complexity of the dish.

Baked Applewood Smoked Cheddar Cheese Macaroni

-4 tablespoons of butter
-4 tablespoons of flour
-2 cups of milk
-1 cup applewood smoked cheddar
-2 cup old cheddar cheese
-pinch of black pepper
-1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

Breadcrumb Topping

-4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
-4 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
-2 tablespoons soft butter

In a sauce pan combine flour and butter on low heat, stir together to allow the butter to melt to and slightly cook the flour.  When the combination is completely melted add the 2 cups of milk, parmesan cheese and stir frequently with a whisk to avoid clumps.  When the sauce starts to thicken add pepper and almost all on the above cheese.  Reserve some cheese for the topping.

Boil pasta (Macaroni and cook a few minutes less than package).  Place cooked, strained pasta in a casserole dish and cover with the cheese sauce and stir.  in a

Breadcrumb Topping, mix together until completely mixed. Sprinkle Crumbs on top then sprinkle some grated cheese on top.  cook in oven for 20 minutes and serve.