1 (8-ounce) package elbow
macaroni
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded
Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar
cheese
1 egg, beaten
Paprika
Cook macaroni according to package
directions, omitting salt.
Drain well, and set aside.
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low
heat; add flour, stirring until smooth.
Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring
constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
Stir in salt and 2 cups cheese, stirring until cheese
melts. Gradually
stir about one-fourth of hot mixture into egg; add to remaining
hot mixture, stirring constantly.
Stir cheese sauce into macaroni; pour into a
lightly greased 1 3/4-quart baking dish.
Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese and paprika.
Bake at 350°
for 35 minutes.
Yield: 4 to 6
servings.
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