CLASSIC BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

By janfolkmier

Mindy Warner

Ingredients

• 1 8 oz 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 shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, buttered
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees
• Cook and drain macaroni, set aside
• In large saucepan, melt butter
• Add flour mixed with salt and pepper; whisk until well blended
• Pour milk and cream in gradually, stirring constantly
• (I use a spatual to stir so it continually scrapes the bottom of the pan)
• Bring to boiling point and boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly
• Reduce heat and cook 10 minutes, stirring constantly
• Add shredded cheese, little by little, and simmer until cheese melts
• Turn off flame
• Add macaroni to the saucepan and toss
• Transfer to a buttered baking dish
• Sprinkle with breadcrumbs

Preparation

Step 1

Bake 20 minutes until top is golden brown.
Makes 4 servings