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Fannie Farmer's Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 (8 oz) package(s) macaroni
4 tablespoon(s) butter
4 tablespoon(s) flour
1 cup(s) milk
1 cup(s) cream
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
fresh ground black pepper to taste
2 cup(s) cheddar cheese shredded
1/2 cup(s) bread crumbs buttered
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Cook and drain macaroni according to package directions; set aside.
3. In a large saucepan melt butter.
4. Add flour mixed with salt and pepper, using a whisk to stir until well blended.
5. Pour milk and cream in gradually; stirring constantly.
6. Bring to boiling point and boil 2 minutes (stirring constantly).
7. Reduce heat and cook (stirring constantly) 10 minutes.
8. Add shredded cheddar little by little and simmer an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese melts.
9. Turn off flame.
10. Add macaroni to the saucepan and toss to coat with the cheese sauce.
11. Transfer macaroni to a buttered baking dish.
12. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
13. Bake 20 minutes until the top is golden brown.
By RecipeOfHealth.com