7 or 8 oz uncooked hot boiled macaroni
2 c cut-up sharp cheddar cheese (1/2-inch cubes)
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 c milk
paprika

Heat oven to 350°F. Place cooked macaroni, cheese, salt and pepper in alternate layers in buttered oblong baking dish (or 9x13) ending with layers of cheese on top. Pour milk over all. Sprinkle with paprika.

Bake 35 to 40 min, or until golden brown on top. Serve hot from baking dish, garnished if desired with parsley sprigs, pimento strips or pepper rings. 6 to 8 servings.