MACARONI & CHEESE

PREPARATION:

Whisk together cheese powder with 2 cups hot water or milk and let stand 5 minutes. Cook macaroni noodles in 2 quarts boiling water for about 8 minutes or al dente and drain. Heat oil and butter in saucepan until butter melts. Gently whisk in flour, stirring until smooth. Let butter, flour and oil cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly add milk, continuing to whisk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until milk has thickened. Add cheese sauce mixture and cook until heated through. If sauce seems too thin, add 1 tsp. cornstarch stirred into 1 Tbs. cold water and bring to a boil. Add nutmeg, cayenne pepper and salt and pepper to taste. Combine noodles and sauce in a 3 quart baking dish and top with seasoned bread crumbs and broil until bread crumbs are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.