Homemade Mac and Cheese

• servings: Servings: 2
• active time: 20 mins
• total time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

**COOK**

4 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni

**MELT**

2 tablespoons butter

1 1/4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 1/4 cups milk

**ADD**

1 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

**TOPPING**

1 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup bread crumbs

1 pinch paprika

Directions

Instructions Checklist

1. Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Drain.

2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in enough flour to make a roux. Add milk to roux slowly, stirring constantly.

3. Add in cheeses, and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and the sauce is a little thick.

4. Put macaroni in large casserole dish, and pour sauce over macaroni. Stir well.

TOPPING: Melt butter or margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and brown. Spread over the macaroni and cheese to cover. Sprinkle with a little paprika.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Serve.

Notes

Put in 2 small covered dishes freeze one.