Our Favorite Recipes: Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Headed to a Memorial Day cookout this month? This baked macaroni and cheese is sure to be a hit! 

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups uncooked macaroni

• 4 tablespoons butter

• 4 tablespoons flour

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard

• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

• 2 cups milk

• 3 cups shredded cheddar, divided

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 375 and lightly grease an 8x8 square pan.

2. Cook macaroni until al dente and drain.

3. Melt butter. Add flour, salt, dry mustard and paprika; mix well. Add milk, cook, stirring occasionally until thickened.

4. Add 2 cups shredded cheese and stir until melted. Stir in macaroni and pour into dish.

5. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake for 45 minutes.

   If you're making this for a crowd, double the recipe and use put in a 9x13 inch pan. Enjoy!