Creamy Macaroni And Cheese

• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. elbow macaroni
• 1/4 c. butter or margarine
• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 c. milk
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• paprika

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain well; set aside.
2. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth.
3. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
5. Stir in salt and cheese, stirring until cheese melts.
6. Gradually stir about 1/4 of hot mixture into beaten egg; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly.
7. Stir cheese sauce into macaroni; pour into a lightly greased 1 3/4-quart baking dish.
8. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired.
9. Bake at 350u0b0 for 35 minutes.

elbow macaroni, butter, allpurpose, milk, salt, cheddar cheese, egg, paprika

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=798668 (may not work)