Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients:
5 cups cooked macaroni
4 tbl butter
4 tbl flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
2 cups milk
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
*paprika is opt*

Directions:
In a sauce pan, melt butter over med-low heat, stir flour into the butter until smooth and bubbly. Stir in salt. Gradually add milk, stir constantly! Continue to cook, stir until thick. Add cheese and continue to cook and stir until melted. In an 8 x 10 baking dish alternate layers of mac and cheese sauce. SPrinkle with paprika, if desired. Bake in a preheated 350 oven for 20 mins, or until hot and bubbly.