Creamy Macaroni And Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 oz.) pkg. elbow macaroni
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 egg, beaten
paprika

Preparation

Cook macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain well; set aside.
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth.
Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
Stir in salt and cheese, stirring until cheese melts.
Gradually stir about 1/4 of hot mixture into beaten egg; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly.
Stir cheese sauce into macaroni; pour into a lightly greased 1 3/4-quart baking dish.
Sprinkle with paprika, if desired.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 minutes.