Macaroni and Cheese

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One of Mama's favorite foods - she just loved it.  I don't think she ever had an actual recipe, but this one tastes just like hers.       

Pasta & Pizza

1/ 2 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 & 1/2 cups milk
1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked
dash paprika

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain well.
2. Melt butter in a frying pan and stir in the flour.  Stir constantly until lightly brown, then slowly pour in milk.  Keep stirring all the time!
3. Stir until thickened, then remove from heat.
4. Stir in salt, pepper, and shredded cheese.
5. Slowly stir in the cooked and drained macaroni, then pour the whole thing into a greased casserole baking dish.  Sprinkle top with a bit of paprika, if you wish.
6. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees until lightly browned.