Fannie Farmer’s Macaroni and Cheese
Source of Recipe
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Recipe Introduction
Servings:
Makes 4 To 6 Servings
Time:Prep Time:15 Min mm
Total Time:25 Min
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
Recipe
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook and drain macaroni according to package directions; set aside.
2. In a large saucepan melt butter. Add flour mixed with salt and pepper, using a whisk until well blended. Pour in milk and cream gradually, stirring constantly. Bring to boil and boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and cook, stirring constantly, 10 minutes. Add shredded cheddar little by little and simmer an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese melts. Turn off flame. Add macaroni to the saucepan and toss to coat with the cheese sauce.
3. Transfer macaroni to a buttered baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake 20 minutes until the top is golden brown.
4. You can freeze macaroni in zip-lock bags for later use. Mix macaroni with cheese sauce, allow to cool to room temperature, then put in freezer. Take it out the night before and allow it to reach room temperature. Spread the macaroni and cheese in buttered baking dish and follow rest of recipe instructions.
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