INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil, 1 turn of the pan in a slow stream
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2 tablespoons butter
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3 tablespoons flour
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1 1/2 cups whole or 2 percent milk
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3 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground or freshly grated
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1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, a couple pinches
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Salt
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1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked 8 minutes or to al dente, with a little bite to it