Slightly Spicy Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

6 tablespoons of unsalted butter, divided
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 Tablespoon Uncle Brutha's Fire Sauce #9™ (or more to reach desired heat/flavor level)
3 cups milk
1 small onion, grated
16 oz shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (4 cups)
8 oz macaroni shells, cooked and drained (Preferably Whole-wheat )
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs (optional)

Directions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F. In saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 4 tablespoons butter; blend in flour, salt, pepper, and Uncle Brutha's Fire Sauce #9, stirring until smooth and bubbly.
2.	Gradually stir in milk; cook until thick and smooth, stirring continuously. Stir in grated onion and cheese.
3.	Place cooked drained macaroni in a buttered 3-quart casserole. Pour sauce over macaroni and gently mix to blend. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and toss with the bread crumbs. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the macaroni. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Macaroni and cheese recipe serves 4 to 6.