Macaroni with Cheshire Cheese

Put the milk and water in a saucepan with sufficient salt to flavor it. Bring water to a boil and cook macaroni as directed on the package. Drain macaroni and put it into a deep dish. Sprinkle some of the cheese and some of the butter cut into small pieces throughout the macaroni. Spread the remainder of the cheese over the top. Season with a little pepper and cover with breadcrumbs. Warm, without oiling, the remainder of the butter and gently pour over the breadcrumbs. Place it under the broiler to brown the crumbs.

Note: Mrs. Beeton says that the macaroni can be boiled in plain water instead of using milk, but should then be mixed with some butter.