Easy Stove Top Macaroni & Cheese

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Macaroni and cheese is a comfort food for people of all ages. In other words, a nice bowl of mac & cheese is good for what ails you. Creamy and delicious, this recipe is as quick as the boxed version, but it tastes so much better.

I used cheddar for this recipe, but you can use your favorite gooey cheese on your choice of pasta.

Ingredients

• 1 (12oz.) package macaroni or other noodles
• 4 Tablespoons butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups milk
• 8 oz. shredded cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• pepper to taste
• sprinkle of paprika, optional

Directions

1. Cook macaroni according to directions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
3. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
4. Gradually whisk in milk.
5. Bring to a boil, and cook while stirring for 1 to 2 minutes, until it thickens.
6. Blend in cheese and let melt.
7. Gently fold in macaroni, being careful not to break the noodles.
8. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired.