Recipe(tried): Real Mccoy Macaroni and Cheese (topped with cracker crumbs, baked)

REAL MCCOY MACARONI AND CHEESE

8 oz. elbow macaroni, uncooked
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided use
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.

Melt 1/4 cup of the butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, salt, paprika, mustard and pepper; stir well. Cook 1 minute. Stir in milk. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 15 minutes.

Remove the white sauce from heat; stir in macaroni and cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Spoon into 2-quart casserole.

Cover and bake 20 minutes.

Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in small skillet; stir in cracker crumbs. Remove cover from casserole; sprinkle macaroni with cracker crumbs.

Return to oven and bake, uncovered, until top is golden and mixture is bubbly, about 20 minutes.

Makes 4 servings