Britt mac n' cheese

1/2 lb rigatoni

3 T. butter

3 T. flour

1 T. mustard powder

3 C. milk

1/2 - 1 T. dried onion

1 bay leaf

1/4 t. paprika

1/4 - 1/2 t. garlic powder

1 egg

12 oz cheddar cheese (i just did a couple of handfuls)

1 - 2 t. salt

pepper to taste

Toppin: 3-4 T. butter, 1 cup panko bread crumbs (melt butter add crumbs until all are coated)

Boil pasta in salt water until aldente.

Melt butter and whisk in flour and mustard powder. cook 3-5 min. Wisk in milk, onion, bay leaf and paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Simmer for about 10 min.

Temper in Egg and stir in cheese.

Fold in pasta, pour into buttered baking dish (8x11) and top with panko topping.

Bake at 350 for 30 min.