Fannie Farmer'S Classic Baked Macaroni &Amp; Cheese

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Step 2

Cook and drain macaroni according to package directions; set aside.

Step 3

In a large saucepan melt butter.

Step 4

Add flour mixed with salt and pepper, using a whisk to stir until well blended.

Step 5

Pour milk and cream in gradually; stirring constantly.

Step 6

Bring to boiling point and boil 2 minutes (stirring constantly).

Step 7

Reduce heat and cook (stirring constantly) 10 minutes.

Step 8

Add shredded cheddar little by little and simmer an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese melts.

Step 9

Turn off flame.

Step 10

Add macaroni to the saucepan and toss to coat with the cheese sauce.

Step 11

Transfer macaroni to a buttered baking dish.

Step 12

Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.

Step 13

Bake 20 minutes until the top is golden brown.

Step 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.