Stove Top Mac & Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (7 ounce) package macaroni
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
paprika

Preparation

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper; cook until bubbly. Gradually add milk; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. Drain macaroni; add to cheese sauce and stir to coat. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.