As Close To Granny'S Baked Macaroni & Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
1 cup heavy cream (light cream works fine, too)
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
salt
additional butter

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350.
Boil elbow macaroni as directed on package. Set aside.
Melt butter in saucepan.
Blend flour, milk & cream. Cook stirring constantly until boil (2 to 3 minutes).
Remove from heat and add papricka, pepper, and 2 C of grated sharp cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.
Stir in cooked elbow macaroni and salt to taste.
Spoon final mixture into a small casserole dish.
Garnish top with remaining grated sharp cheddar cheese.
'Dot' top with additional butter. (I usually dot with another 2 tbl of butter).
Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes.