Big Mama'S Mac And Cheese

1. 1

   Mix all the dry ingredienets in medium sized bowl(except bread crumbs!!!) and set aside.

2. 2

   In a 4 qt, pot- boil 2 quarts of water. When water comes to a boil, ad 1-tsp of salt and add the dry elbow macaroni. Stir and boil for 8 minutes. Then drain- FULLY.

3. 3

   (preheat pot)

4. 4

   *under medium heat*

5. 5

   In the same pot add the milk, half stick of butter and the dry ingredients. Stir until mixture is well blended.

6. 6

   Add half of the grated cheese, mix until you have a sauce, then add in the drained elbow macaroni. Let simmer for 10 minutes. Take off heat, let stand for 30 minutes.

7. 7

   (preheat)In a large baking dish, the remainding butter. Let butter melt down, and coat the baking dish.

8. 8

   Add the Mac/cheese mixture(at this time fold in the remaining cheddar cheese). Then sprinkle thinly the bread crumbs. AT the corners of the baking dish, take the excess butter with a spoon, and drizzle over the bread crumbs.Spinkle with paprika.

9. 9

   Bake in 400 degree oven for 45 minutes

10. 10

    Let stand for 30 minutes and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.