Fannie Farmer's Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

1 (8 oz.) package macaroni

4 Tbsp. butter

4 Tbsp. flour

1 cup milk

1 cup cream

½ tsp. salt

black pepper, to taste

2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded good quality

½ 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 and 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. 

This recipe can be found here.