Mueller's Baked Macaroni And Cheese

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 1/2 cups milk (room temp)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 ounces mueller's elbow macaroni
• 1/4 cup buttered bread crumb
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Recipe

• 1 in sauce pan melt butter. remove from heat; blend in flour, salt, and mustard. add milk; heat, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens a little and is smooth. add 1 1/2 cups cheese; heat until melted, stirring occasionally. meanwhile, cook macaroni as directed; (al dente) drain. combine with sauce in a 2 quart casserole; top with remaining cheese, bread crumbs, and paprika. bake at 375 degrees f. about 20 to 25 minutes or until nicely browned and bubbly. makes 4 to 6 servings.
• 2 note: i lightly spray cassarole dish with a little pam. sometimes i use whole wheat elbows and add blanched broccoli and peas --also, use sharp or mild cheddar as you prefer.
• 3 this is the authentic recipe!