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Fannie Farmer's Classic Baked Macaroni




Source of Recipe


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Recipe Introduction


With time on it's side - this recipe is hands down the best for traditional, homemade baked macaroni & cheese - comfort food.





List of Ingredients



• 1 (8 ounce) package macaroni
  
• 4 tablespoons butter
  
• 4 tablespoons flour
  
• 1 cup milk
  
• 1 cup cream
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  
• 2 cups good quality shredded cheddar cheese
  
• 1/2 cup buttered breadcrumbs
  






Instructions



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.
    






Final Comments


SERVES 4

(You can also freeze this recipe in zip-lock bags for later use - once you have mixed the macaroni along with the cheese sauce allow to cool to room temperature before adding to your freezer - I generally pull it out the night before and allow macaroni and cheese to reach room temperature; I then add the macaroni and cheese to a buttered baking dish, sprinkle with bread crumbs and then bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until golden brown on top and bubbling.