Baked Macaroni and Cheese

By á-7969

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• salt

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350°

2. Cook macaroni in boiling salted water according to package directions; drain well and set aside.

3. Melt butter in a meduim saucepan over low heat. Blend flour, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly.

4. Gradually stir in mild and half-and-half. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes.

5. Remove from heat and add paprika, pepper, and 2 cups of the cheese; stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.

6. Combine sauce with the macaroni and add salt to taste. Place in buttered 1 1/2-quart casserole dish. Garnish top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and dot with additional butter.

7. Bake 25 to 30 minutes.