Old-fashioned Baked Macaroni And Cheese (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1/2 spoon of ground pepper.
02 - 1 spoon of smoked paprika.
03 - 5 cups of cheddar, shredded.
04 - 4 cups of milk.
05 - 1 spoon of salt.
06 - 1 stick of butter.
07 - 1 spoon of butter.
08 - 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour.
09 - 16 oz of elbow macaroni.
10 - 1 spoon of your favorite hot sauce.

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Boil the macaroni till it's just soft enough. Drain it and toss with butter while you heat the oven to 375°.
02 - Start by melting the whole stick of butter. Stir in the flour and let it cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, till golden.
03 - Slowly whisk in the milk, a bit at a time. Keep cooking till it’s nice and thick, which should take about 10 minutes.
04 - Lower the heat. Add the paprika, salt, pepper, hot sauce, and 4 cups of cheddar. Stir everything till smooth and creamy.
05 - Pour the cheese sauce all over the pasta and mix well.
06 - Transfer it all into a baking dish, then sprinkle the last cup of cheese evenly on top.
07 - Stick it in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. If you like it browned on top, broil it for 2-3 minutes at the end.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Use freshly shredded cheese—it melts better!
02 - Good in the fridge for up to 4 days.
03 - Add a splash of milk when reheating to make it creamy again.

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