1 (7 oz.) pkg. or 2 c. elbow macaroni
5 oz. jar sliced, dried beef, chopped
5 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/8 tsp. paprika
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 c. milk
1 1/2 c. American cheese, grated
1 c. soft bread crumbs

Cook macaroni, melt 3 tablespoons butter, add flour and seasonings. Add milk slowly and cook 3 minutes, stir in cheese and heat until melted. Add macaroni and dried beef. Heat 5 minutes, pour into 2 1/2 quart casserole. Melt rest of butter and toss with bread crumbs. Top casserole and broil until crumbs are lightly brown. Serves 6.