Nana French's wonderful mac-and-cheese recipe

   1 box macaroni (any brand will do) (2/3 of a lb.)
   1/8 stick of butter
   heaping Tbsp. flour
   1 cup milk
   1 8 oz. package extra sharp cheddar
+  a sprinkle pepper                                   
equals perfect homemade dish.

so easy and sooo good.

optional:  mandatory:

bread crumbs or potato chips
hotdog slices

...why were these optional??