Macaroni and Cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

2 Tblsp. Butter
2 Tblsp. Flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dry mustard
2 1/2 cups of milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 to 3/4 lb. American cheese
1 package of pasta (macaroni, large shells, rotini... etc.)

Optional topping (adults like it, but children often don't):
1/4 cup buttered bread crumbs
paprika

While pasta is cooking...

In sauce pan melt butter. Remove from heat and blend in flour, salt and mustard. Add milk and heat on medium low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Add in 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese and the American cheese, heat until melted. Combine the cooked pasta and sauce in a casserole dish. Add remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and the optional bread crumbs. Sprinkle with paprika.

Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for about 25 minutes & enjoy!