Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients:
   1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
   2 tbs butter
   2 tbs all-purpose flour
   1/4 cup milk
   1 cup half and half
   1/4 tsp paprika
   1/2 tsp pepper
   2 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar
   salt

Directions:
   1) Preheat oven to 350 F.
   2) Cook macaroni according to instructions on package.
   3) Melt butter in saucepan over low heat.
   4) Blend in flour until smooth.
   5) Slowly stir in milk and half & half.
   6) Stir constantly until mixture boils and thickens in about 2-3 minutes.
   7) Remove from heat.
   8) Add paprika, pepper, and 2 cups of cheese.
   9) Stir until sauce is smooth.
  10) Combine sauce and macaroni.
  11) Salt to taste.
  12) Place in casserole dish.
  13) Garnish top with remaining cheese and dot with additional butter.
  14) Bake 25 to 30 minutes.

Source:
   http://southernfood.about.com/od/macaroniandcheeserecipes/r/bl01011c.htm

