Donna's Mac and Cheese

8 oz elbow macaroni

3 T butter

3 T flour

1T dry mustard

3 cps (2 large cans) Evaporated Milk

1 Bay Leaf

1/2 t Paprika

1 lg egg

1 lb sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded

1t salt

fresh black pepper

Topping:

3 T melted butter

1 cp bread crumbs (I would use crushed potato chips, but to each                                  his own)

preheat oven to 350

Cook macaroni according to box directions, drain thoroughly.

In a separate pot, melt the butter over medium heat, and whisk in the flour and dry mustard. Keep moving until the roux turns slightly brown, about 5 mins. Stir in milk and paprika.  Add bay leaf.  Simmer for 10 mins, then remove the bay leaf.

Temper in egg ( https://www.tablespoon.com/posts/how-to-temper-an-egg ).  Season with salt and pepper.  Stir in 3/4 of cheese.  Fold in drained macaroni and pour into 2 qt casserole. Top with remaining cheese.

Melt butter in skillet and toss in bread crumbs.  Sprinkle over top.

Bake for 30 mins.  Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.