EASY---> Macaroni And Cheese (quick too!)

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Recipe: Macaroni and Cheese

1 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp milk
2 Tbsp flour
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp paprika
1½ cup milk, hot
½ tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 cup cheese (cheddar, Swiss, Monterey Jack, or a mix), shredded
3 1/2 cups cooked macaroni or other small pasta


Preheat oven to 350 and lightly butter a baking dish.
Heat 1 T butter with 2 T milk over medium heat in dutch oven.
When bubbly, whisk in the flour, mustard, and paprika.
Keep stirring for 2 minutes, then gradually start whisking in the 1½ c milk.
Simmer, stirring frequently, for 5-10 minutes, until thickened.
Add salt, pepper, and cheese, and simmer until melted.
Stir in the cooked pasta, then pour the pasta/cheese mixture into the baking dish.
Top with fresh buttered bread crumbs if desired.
Cook until brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

This cheese sauce is also great on veggies!