Leethebard-completely forgot My Mom used to add sliced tomato on top of her baked mac and cheese!I knew I was missing something!I do not make a sauce with the cheese-I mix my flour, milk, onion and dry mustard-mix it in the cooked noodles, than mix in about 20 oz.of very sharp shredded cheddar.Bake with no bread crumb topping.My basic recipe is from JPRfeff, and its a winner!