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Classic Macaroni and Cheese



Ingredients:

1 (8 ounce) 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 cheddar cheese, shredded good quality (we got a couple different kinds from Trader Joes)

1/2 cup breadcrumbs, buttered



Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400°F.

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

3.In a large sauce pan melt butter, add flour mixed with salt and pepper, using a whisk to stir until well blended.

4.Pour milk and cream in gradually; stirring constantly, Bring to boiling point and boil 2 minutes, reduce heat and cook (stirring constantly)for 10 minutes.

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

6.Remove from heat and Add macaroni to the saucepan and toss to coat with the cheese sauce.

7.Transfer macaroni to a buttered baking dish.

8.Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese and bake 20 minutes until the top is golden brown.
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