Southern Macaroni & Cheese

1 lb. elbow macaroni
½ cup butter (1 stick)
8 oz. American or Cheddar cheese
6 large eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups whipping cream (or half-and-half, or fat free half-and-half)
1 cup milk
½ tsp. salt
Dash pepper
Paprika

Cook macaroni according to package directions until almost done; drain and return hot macaroni to sauce pan. Add butter and most of grated cheese. Save a small amount, about ½ cup, for topping. Mix macaroni, butter and cheese until cheese is melted. Place in buttered casserole dish. Combine eggs, cream, milk, salt and pepper. Pour over macaroni, separating macaroni with a fork so that liquids will go through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Top with paprika. Place casserole dish in a pan of hot water. Bake at 350 for 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned and set.