Moms Macaroni & Cheese

My first intro into sctach cooking was this recepe, given to me by of course--- My Mother back in 1986 as I started my Kitchen Madness. With it now 2009, I'm guessing I have shared this with probably 30 friends & co workers. I still love its taste as do many others.Furthermore, one can modify to taste very easily or what is available in the cheese drawer at any given time.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 7

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons butter
• 2  cups milk
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon oregano
• 1  lb extra-sharp cheddar cheese (cubed)
• 1  lb elbow macaroni
• 2  teaspoons red paprika

Directions

1. Medium Sauce Pan.
2. Melt butter.
3. Add flour, salt, pepper,.
4. whisk till paste forms.
5. add milk raise heat
6. add cheese.
7. whisk constantly add oregano & nutmeg.
8. Boil / drain elbow shells per instructions.
9. Preheat Oven 350.
10. grease 9 x 12 high sided baking pan.
11. pour in cheese sauce then elbow on top.
12. gently blend.
13. top with peperica.
14. Bake mid rack 30-40 minutes rotating once.
15. sets up in 5 minutes.