Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Cook and drain macaroni according to package directions; set aside.
3. In a large saucepan melt butter.
4. Add flour mixed with salt and pepper, using a whisk to stir until well blended.
5. Pour milk and cream in gradually; stirring constantly.
6. Bring to boiling point and boil 2 minutes (stirring constantly).
7. Reduce heat and cook (stirring constantly) 10 minutes.
8. Add shredded cheddar little by little and simmer an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese melts.
9. Turn off flame.
10. Add macaroni to the saucepan and toss to coat with the cheese sauce.

Calories 836.2

 

Calories from Fat 473

56%

Total Fat 52.6 g

80%

Saturated Fat 32.4 g

162%

Cholesterol 164.7 mg

54%

Sodium 895.5 mg

37%

Total Carbohydrate 63.5 g

21%

Dietary Fiber 2.6 g

10%

Sugars 2.7 g

11%

Protein 27.5 g

55%

Ingredients

• 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