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Fanny Farmer's Macaroni and Cheese
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Fanny Farmer's Macaroni and Cheese

Recipes »  Main Dish  »  Casseroles

Pinch of dried mustard - optional

"I've used this recipe for years and it is soooo good!!! I've never used cayenne in it tho.. might try that! I always use cracker barrel sharp cheddar cheese and it is worth the price because it makes it soooo good! I also add some garlic powder and Dijon mustard to the cheeses sauce (something I got from another recipe.) you can't go wrong with this recipe! It is sooo yummy!"

- Stormy222

Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Pasta

(4.6, 9) 88% would make again (reviews)

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Ingredients

Ready in 45 minutes
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Servings          
Original recipe makes 4
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pinchCayenne
2 cupsElbow Macaroni; dried
2 tblspoonsButter
2 tblspoonsFlour
1 1/4 cupsMilk; heated
Salt; to taste
Pepper; to taste
1 1/2 cupsCheddar cheese; grated
1 1/2 cupsButtered Bread Crumbs; freshly made

Fanny Farmer's Macaroni and Cheese Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 375 F.

2. Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.

3. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the paste cooks and bubbles a bit, but don't let it brown - about 2 minutes.

4. Add the hot milk, continuing to stir as the sauce thickens. Bring it to a boil.

5. Add salt and pepper to taste, lower the heat, and cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes more..

6. Stir in cup grated Cheddar cheese during the last 2 minutes of cooking, along with a pinch of cayenne pepper.

7. Remove from the heat

8. Butter a 1 -quart casserole.

9. Put the cooked macaroni into the casserole, pour the cheese sauce over it, and mix gently with a fork.

10. Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the top and spread the crumbs over the cheese.

11. Bake, uncovered, until the top is golden and the sauce is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

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Calories Per Serving: 1755
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Fanny Farmer's Macaroni and Cheese Reviews

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I accidentally added all the cheese to the sauce mix (turned out perfectly creamy just like I wanted) and opted not to add the bread crumbs but it was the best mac and cheese I've ever had!! Yummy!!!
1 years, 3 weeks, 13 hours, 44 minutes ago
I've used this recipe for years and it is soooo good!!! I've never used cayenne in it tho.. might try that! I always use cracker barrel sharp cheddar cheese and it is worth the price because it makes it soooo good! I also add some garlic powder and Dijon mustard to the cheeses sauce (something I got from another recipe.) you can't go wrong with this recipe! It is sooo yummy!
1 years, 6 months, 4 days, 14 hours, 18 minutes ago
Very yummy! I also added more cheese than called for & a little more butter!
2 years, 5 months, 2 weeks, 2 days, 17 hours, 27 minutes ago
The recipe needs at least double the cheese. Bread crumbs are a nice touch
2 years, 9 months, 3 days, 10 hours, 33 minutes ago
A delicious dish.
3 years, 4 months, 3 days, 15 hours, 27 minutes ago
good, easy to follow recipe.
6 years, 8 months, 2 weeks, 2 days, 19 hours, 52 minutes ago
7 years, 6 months, 1 weeks, 4 days, 22 hours, 53 minutes ago
This is real 'down home' cooking. Not fancy, just great food.
7 years, 6 months, 3 weeks, 5 days, 20 hours, 49 minutes ago
[I posted this recipe.]
7 years, 11 months, 6 days, 3 hours, 44 minutes ago

Tags

  1. Kid Friendly
  2. Cheese
  3. Main Dish
  4. American
  5. Pasta
  6. Dinner
  7. Winter
  8. Lunch
  9. Spring

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