D MAC AND CHEESE

• 1 lb. elbow macaroni
• 1/2 c. butter
• 1/4 c. flour
• 4 c. milk
• 6 c. freshly shredded sharp or white Cheddar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon
• 1  teaspoon of paprika
• 2 tablespoons  butter
• ½ c. panko bread crumbs

THIS IS HOW WE DO IT !!!...

1. Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions.
2. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle in flour and whisk and cook 2-3 minutes. Add in salt and pepper.
3. Slowly pour in 4 c. milk whisking until smooth and heating to a low boil until thickened. Do not stop whisking and cooking until thick. Remove from heat.
4. Grease a 9x13" baking dish and add the hot pasta to the dish. Over the top sprinkle 6 c. of freshly shredded cheese.
5. Pour the thickened cream sauce over the hot pasta and cheese and let it sit until the cheese melts. Stir everything together.
6. Melt 2 T. butter over medium heat. Add in panko bread crumbs, stirring constantly 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the dmac and cheese and top with paprika.
8. Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven 12-15 minutes.