Homemade Mac and Cheese

By Sunny1980

Ingredients

• 1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni
• 4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 6 cups milk
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup and 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 2 pinches paprika

Preparation

Step 1

Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Drain.

In a saucepan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Stir in enough flour to make a roux. Add milk to roux slowly, stirring constantly. Stir in cheeses, and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and the sauce is a little thick. Put macaroni in large casserole dish, and pour sauce over macaroni. Stir well.

Melt butter or margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and brown. Spread over the macaroni and cheese to cover. Sprinkle with a little paprika.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Serve.