FANNIE FARMERS CLASSIC BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Fannie Farmers Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by Jen_Green

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounce) macaroni, 3 cups uncooked
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 cup cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
Fresh ground black pepper , to taste
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup breadcrumbs , buttered

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook and drain macaroni according to package directions; set aside. In a large saucepan melt butter. Add flour mixed with salt and pepper, using a whisk to stir until well blended. Pour milk and cream in gradually; stirring constantly. Bring to boiling point 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. Transfer macaroni to a buttered baking dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake 20 minutes until the top is golden brown. 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.