Easy homemade no-bake Mac and Cheese

2 cups elbow macaroni
2 1/2 Tbls. butter, divided
1 1/2 Tbls. flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup dried unflavored breadcrumbs


Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain; set aside. Melt 1 Tbls.butter in a small skillet. Add bread crumbs. Cook and stir until toasted, about 3 minutes. Set aside. In medium saucepan, melt remaining butter. Add flour. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Stir in salt and pepper. Remove pan from heat. Add cheese and stir until cheese is melted. Stir macaroni into cheese sauce. Spoon onto individual serving plates, then sprinkle with toasted bread crumbs and serve. Enjoy!