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Macaroni and Cheese

This is the way dad likes his mac and cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 5 tablespoons butter divided
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups shredded cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13- by 9-inch baking pan.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and reserve.
  • To prepare sauce: Combine cream and milk and heat (in microwave).
  • In saucepan, melt 4 Tbsp butter. Wisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add hot milk and cream until smooth sauce forms, stirring constantly. Bring sauce to boil and remove from heat. Slowly stir in cheeses until melted.
  • Combine cream sauce a little at a time with pasta. Season pasta mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle top with bread crumbs and remaining Parmesan cheese. Dot with remaining butter.
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until brown and bubbly.