Mama Parker's Mac-n-cheese

Ingredients:

16 ounces elbow macaroni or shells
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
4 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 cups milk (not skim)
1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
2 cups of shredded cheese (I like sharp cheddar and Swiss)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  

Bring a pot of water to a boil; add a generous sprinkling of salt the pasta.

While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a skillet or pot large enough to hold the pasta when it's done.Add the flour and stir until the mixture is lightly browned; 1-2 minutes.

Add the milk and whisk to remove any lumps and add the salt, pepper, Paprika, and ground mustard.

When the pasta is almost done but still firm, drain it and add to the sauce.

Stir in cheese, then, sprinkle more on top, and bake in a greased 2 quart dish (or an 13X9 pan works pretty well) 40-45 minutes until browned and bubbly..