Macaroni and Cheese

~Macaroni and Cheese~

Here is a great recipe that I got from my mother. I love southern food, and this recipe is a classic.

Here is what you will need:
(Makes 4 servings)
1 cup of elbow macaroni noodles
1 1/2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup of milk
paprika
cayenne pepper
salt
pepper
butter
1/4 cup of flour
non stick baking pan
foil
vegetable oil

Stage 1: 
Heat water on a medium- high temperature to a boil, then add 1 cup of elbow macaroni noodles.
Then add 1 teaspoon of oil to the water to prevent the noodles from sticking.
Cook for about 12 minutes until the noodles are all soft.

Stage 2:
Once the pasta is cooked, strain the water out and set pasta to the side.
In a small container, pour 1/4 cup of flour and add a generous amount of salt and pepper to the mixture.
Stir the mixture until it is an even consistency.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Stage 3:
Pour 1/2 of the noodle mixture into the non stick baking pan.
Add enough so that the entire pan is covered at the bottom.

Then sprinkle a small layer of the flour mixture over the noodles.
Then cut and place small 1/2 inch pieces of butter evenly over the layer of flour.
Place about 6 small thin slices of butter in each layer.
Next sprinkle a little bit of salt and pepper over the flour and butter.
Next pour a generous layer of cheese over the noodles.
Pour enough cheese so that the noodles are all covered.

Stage 4:
Repeat stage 3 and add another layer of noodles, seasonings, flour, butter, and cheese.
Then sprinkle cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, and paprika over the top layer of cheese.
Next pour 1/4 cup of milk evenly over the entire mixture of macaroni and cheese.

Stage 5:
Once complete add a layer of foil over the non stick baking pan.
Place it in the oven for 20-25 minutes until all the cheese is melted and the top layer is slightly gold.
Finally take out, remove foil, and let it cool for 2 minutes, and enjoy.