Creamed Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

2 cups macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups cheddar, shredded
salt and pepper
water

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the macaroni, cooking until just tender. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a sauce pan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and mustard and continue to whisk until smooth.
3. Add the milk to the sauce pan and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
4. Remove the milk mixture from the heat and stir in the egg and 3/4 of the cheese. Season to taste with salt.
5. Stir macaroni into the cheese sauce and top with freshly grated black pepper to serve.

Makes 4 servings