"The wonderful homemade goodness of this creamy macaroni and cheese makes it a staple side dish in my mother's kitchen and in mine as well. It has tender noodles and a crowd-pleasing golden crumb topping. -Maria Costello, Monroe, North Carolina"

• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 ounces processed cheese food (eg. Velveeta), cubed
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 5 tablespoons butter, divided