Aislynn & I were playing Tiana & Lotte barbie dolls today, and all that Southern talking (combined with my mom's big church luncheon tomorrow) got me in a Southern cooking mood!

but first. you MUST look at this pic: this is what $400 million looks like. hello drug bust

Southern Mac & Cheese

1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked according to directions
butter to grease 9 x 13 cooking dish
3 c half & half (or whole milk)
1 1/2 - 2 c cheddar or american cheese (depending on taste)
1 sleeve ritz crackers
salt, pepper & paprika to taste

when macaroni has been cooked, place 1/3 into greased dish. pour 1 c half and half over it and top with 1/3 of desired cheese. repeat with remaining macaroni, half and half, & cheese.

place crackers, salt, pepper & paprika in ziplock bag & crush with rolling pin. sprinkle on top of macaroni. bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes, until bubbly.