Macaroni & Cheese

This is just a little bit better than Kraft.

Serves: 6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour

Side Vegetarian

This is just a little bit better than Kraft.

Ingredients

• 1 package elbow macaroni
• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cups shredded cheddar
• 1 egg (beaten)
• paprika

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bring water to boil beforehand.

1. Cook the macaroni according the the package directions, omitting salt.
2. Drain the pasta completely.
3. Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
4. Add flour, stirring until smooth.
5. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
6. Gradually add the milk, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly.
7. Stir in the salt and cheese until the cheese melts.
8. Gradually stir about ¼ of hot mixture into the egg.
9. Add the egg mixture back into the cheese mixture, stirring constantly.
10. Stir the macaroni into the cheese sauce.
11. Pour into a lightly greased 1¾ quart baking dish.
12. Sprinkle with paprika.
13. Bake for 35 minutes.