Baked Mac & Cheese Recipe

About two weeks ago, I made some baked mac and cheese for my family and posted a picture of it up on facebook. Several people asked for the recipe, which I totally stole out of Southern Living magazine. But let me tell you...it was delicious!!! They also said you can cut the calories down a ton, by using low-fat milk and low-fat cheese. Probably won't taste as good, but with all things in moderation it might be ok to eat it regularly with a tossed salad and maybe some baked chicken on the side!! We ate it with baked chicken, salad, and bread...fattening but it was all delicious! I hope ya'll enjoy it :) **One hint for this to be so delish is to use a block of cheese and shred it yourself like they say, I'm telling you it makes ALL the difference!!!**

Ingredients:
1 (8oz) package elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (i used paprika for flavor & color but no hot-ness)
1 (8oz) block sharp Cheddar cheese shredded and divided

Preparation:
1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.

2. Melt butter into a large saucepan over medium-low heat; after melted whisk in flour and whisk it constantly for two minutes (you want it to look kinda like the color of peanut-butter) Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly for about five minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in salt, black and red pepper (or whatever you use for seasoning) 1 cup shredded cheese, and cooked pasta.

3. Spoon pasta mixture into a lightly greased baking dish (or into small greased ramicans *I did this for a more fun personalized twist!!*) and top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese! **yummmmy* :)

4. Bake at 400 for about 20 mins or until bubbly. Let it sit for about ten minutes before you serve it!

5. EnJoY!!