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Fannie Farmer's Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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To me this is the only "real" Macaroni & Cheese recipe. It's from my 1946 edition of "Fannie Farmer's Boston Cooking School Cookbook". With time on it's side - this recipe is hands down the best for traditional, homemade baked macaroni & cheese - comfort food.

Please Note: If you use CHEAP CHEESE you will end up with a BLAND and FLAVORLESS DISH!

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Ingredients

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

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
 Cooking time 40mins
 Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:

Prep Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

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.

14 (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.

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