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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, buttered

The Fun Part

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.

11. Transfer macaroni to a buttered baking dish.

12. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.

13. Bake 20 minutes until the top is golden brown.

Notes