Best Macaroni and Cheese

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat oven to 350° (mod.).

Step 2

Boil macaroni in salted water, then drain and set aside.

Step 3

Melt butter over low heat in heavy saucepan.

Step 4

Add flour, salt, pepper, garlic, mustard powder and paprika, and stir continuously until it bubbles and is fragrant.

Step 5

Slowly add in milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil, and allow to boil for 1 full minute, still stirring.

Step 6

Remove from heat and fold in chopped cheddar. Be careful at this stage, the sauce can become grainy if it is too hot when the cheese is added.

Step 7

Stir half of cheese sauce into macaroni.

Step 8

Layer grated cheese and macaroni in a baking dish, beginning and ending with the cheese.

Step 9

Pour remaining sauce over all, and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until bubbling and golden brown on top.