Macaroni And Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. uncooked macaroni
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
2 1/2 c. milk
3/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
pepper and paprika to taste

Preparation

Cook macaroni in 2 cups boiling water.
Boil 7 to 9 minutes; drain.
Melt butter in saucepan.
Add flour; mix well.
Stir in milk and cheese gradually, stirring well after each addition.
Add salt and pepper; mix well.
Cook over low heat until sauce thickens, stirring constantly.
Pour macaroni into sauce, stirring to cool.
Pour into lightly greased 8 x 10-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 minutes until golden brown.
Can also be topped with buttered bread crumbs.
Yield:
6 servings.