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Fannie Farmer's Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 3 http://www.food.com/recipe/fannie-farmers-classic-baked-macaroni-and-cheese-135350?scaleto=3&mode=null&st=true 1 (8 ounce) packages 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 cheddar cheese, shredded good quality 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, buttered 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.