Ingredients

1 box (12 to 14 ounces) macaroni or other small pasta such as shells or rotini
1 1/2 cups milk
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1/2 pound smoked Swiss cheese, shredded
1/2 jar (16-ounce) pasteurized process cheese spread, such as Cheez Whiz
Salt, pepper to taste
Fine dry bread crumbs

Yield: 8 servings
Prep time: 20 minutes
Baking: 30 minutes

Directions

Boil macaroni in salted water until tender to the bite. Drain well in a colander and set aside.

In a large pan over low heat, combine milk, butter and mustard. Heat until butter is melted, stirring often. Add cheeses, a little bit at a time. Stir constantly until ingredients are well mixed and cheese is melted. (At some point, the mixture may look curdled, but it will smooth out.)

Add macaroni to cheese mixture; stir until combined. Season with salt, pepper. Turn mixture into a suitable baking dish (lightly greased for easier cleanup). Top with bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 350-degree oven for about 30 minutes.