Mom's Macaroni and Cheese

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dry mustard
2 1/2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar)
8 oz macaroni
1/4 cup buttered cracker crumbs
paprika


In saucepan, melt butter.  Remove from heat, blend in flour, salt and mustard. Add milk.  Heat, stirring constantly until sauce thickens a little and is smooth. Add 1 1/2 cups cheese, heat until melted, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook macaroni as directed; drain. Combine with sauce in a 2 quart casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese and cracker crumbs and paprika. Bake at 375 for about 20-25 minutes or until browned and bubbly.

Makes 4-6 servings