Baked Macaroni & Cheese (Copycat Cracker Barrel)

By bonnje

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. dry mustard
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 2 cups cheddar (8 oz.), divided
• 2 cups elbow macaroni (8oz.)
• 1/4 cup buttered bread crumbs
• paprika

Preparation

Step 1

Nothing reminds me of old fashioned home cooking more than Cracker Barrel. This Macaroni and Cheese is just like Mom used to make!

In saucepan, melt butter. Blend in flour, salt, and mustard. Add milk, stir constantly until sauce thickens a little. Add 1 1/2 cups cheese, heat until melted, stirring.

Remove from heat.

Meanwhile, cook macaroni as directed; drain. Combine with sauce in a buttered 2 quart casserole; top with remaining cheese, then buttered bread crumbs and sprinkle with paprika.