Baked Macaroni with Double Cheese

• 16 ounces Heartland Elbows
• 1/4 cup margarine or butter
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups milk
• 2 (8 ounce) cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 (4 ounce) cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs, optional

1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Cook pasta according to package directions.
3. Meanwhile, in large saucepan, over medium heat, melt margarine; stir in flour, salt and pepper.
4. Gradually stir in milk.
5. Cook and stire until thickened and bubbly. 
6. Remove from heat.
7. Add 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese; stir until melted.
8. Stir in pasta.
9. Spoon half of pasta mixture into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish, top with Swiss cheese, remaining pasta mixture then remaining cheddar cheese.
10. Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until bubbly.
11. Optional: Sprinkle bread crumbs on top before baking.

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