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Stove-Top Macaroni and Cheese

By: Imogene Hutton

"'MAMA used Texas Longhorn cheese in this recipe. When the cheese melted, it covered all the macaroni. I loved to dig in and see how many strings of cheese would follow my spoonful.'"

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

1 (7 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Paprika

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper; cook until bubbly. Gradually add milk; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. Drain macaroni; add to cheese sauce and stir to coat. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.