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Preheat oven to 350*F (175*C).
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Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
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Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
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In medium saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour to make a roux.
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Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, then whisk in warm milk a little at a time to make a white sauce.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer.
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Mix in salt, pepper, and cayenne, and stir frequently until sauce thickens.
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Remove pan from heat and stir in cheddar, mozzarella, jack and ham.
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Combine pasta with sauce and stir well.
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Pour into baking dish.
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Use paprika to make a decorative pattern on top.
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Bake 45 to 60 minutes, or until top is the desired crispiness.
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Let rest 20 minutes before serving.
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My Note: UPDATE:9/2002- I LOVE this recipe!
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I remember making mac n cheese from scratch when I was a lot younger and was looking for a recipe that would give me that great taste.
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This is it!
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I left out the ham, used 12 oz macaroni since there is a lot of sauce, and added a teaspoon each of ground mustard and worcestershire sauce for extra flavor.
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I also added some melted butter to bread crumbs and crumbled over the top for a nice crispiness.
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It was sooo GOOD!
