Tasty Thursday-Mac and Cheese

Baked Mac and Cheese
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1 8 oz. pkg. elbow Macaroni
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp pepper
2 cups milk
2/1/2 cups cheese (I used Velvetta)
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook macaroni per package directions, drain and set aside. Meanwhile melt butter in a medium saucepan; remove from heat. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in the milk and bring to a boil while continuously stirring. Reduce heat and simmer for one minute. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 cups of shredded cheese and the macaroni. Pour into 1 1/2 quart casserole, and sprinkle remaining cheese over top. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.
Note: I have also added 1 pound cooked, drained ground beef to this recipe (I mixed it with the cheese sauce) and it is super good! Kind of like a homemade Hamburger helper, but cheesier!
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