Baked Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

2 T. butter

2 T. flour

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. dry mustard

2 1/2 cups milk

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

8 ounces elbow macaroni

1/3 cup dry bread crumbs

paprika

Preparation

Prepared the macaroni as directed on package and drain.

In a saucepan, melt butter. Remove from heat; blend in the flour, salt and mustard to make a roux.

Add milk; heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly and is smooth. Add 1 1/2 cups of the cheese; heat until melted, stirring occasionally.

In a 2 quart casserole dish, combine the sauce with the cooked macaroni. Top this with the remaining cheese. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over this, dot with butter. Sprinkle with paprika.

Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.