Baked Macaroni And Cheese

You are in no mood to cook. Yet you like to eat something tasty.

You are in no mood to go and eat in a restaurant. Yet you have to do something.

EASY BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE to the rescue.

Recipe Source:  My Own


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

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Method

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, blend. Pour milk and cream in gradually, stirring constantly. Bring to boiling point and boil 2 minutes (stirring constantly). Reduce heat and cook (stirring constantly) for 10 minutes. Add shredded cheddar cheese 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.