As Close To Granny'S Baked Macaroni & Cheese

• 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 cup heavy cream (light cream works fine, too)
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 2 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
• salt
• additional butter

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Boil elbow macaroni as directed on package. Set aside.
3. Melt butter in saucepan.
4. Blend flour, milk & cream. Cook stirring constantly until boil (2 to 3 minutes).
5. Remove from heat and add papricka, pepper, and 2 C of grated sharp cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.
6. Stir in cooked elbow macaroni and salt to taste.
7. Spoon final mixture into a small casserole dish.
8. Garnish top with remaining grated sharp cheddar cheese.
9. 'Dot' top with additional butter. (I usually dot with another 2 tbl of butter).
10. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes.

elbow macaroni, heavy cream, white pepper, butter, flour, milk, paprika, cheddar cheese, salt, additional butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/as-close-to-grannys-baked-macaroni-cheese-262094 (may not work)