Golden Macaroni & Cheese (& HAM)

1	package	(8 oz.) elbow macaroni, about 2 cups uncooked
2	cups	milk
1/4	cup	flour
1	tsp	onion salt

2		(10 oz.) blocks sharp Cheddar cheese, about 4 1/2 cups, shredded
1	cup	soft breadcrumbs (4 slices, crusts removed)
2	Tbs	butter, melted

Place milk, flour, and onion salt in a guart jar. Cover tightly and shake vigorously 1 minute. Stir together flour mixture, 3 1/2 cups cheese, and macaroni. Pour macaroni mixture into a lightly greased 13 x 9" baking disk or 2 (11") oval baking dishes. Sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs and remaining 1 cup cheese. Drizzle evenly with melted butter. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until golden brown.

Author Notes

For a divine main dish, stir in chopped cooked HAM before baking, and then sprinkle top with chopped cooked BACON before serving.