How My Grandmother's Creamette Mac and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 oz (225 g) Creamette elbow macaroni
• Salt (for boiling water)
• 4 tbsp (60 g) unsalted butter
• ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk, warmed
• 2 cups (200 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tsp (5 g) Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp (3 g) garlic powder
• ½ tsp (3 g) onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup (50 g) breadcrumbs (optional)
• 2 tbsp (30 g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1 tbsp (15 g) olive oil or melted butter (optional)