fannie farmer's classic baked macaroni & cheese

Summerville, SC
Updated on Nov 19, 2025

In my opinion, this is the most INCREDIBLE AMAZINGLY MOST SCRUMPTIOUS Macaroni & Cheese out there!! It's from a 1946 edition of Fannie Farmer's Boston Cooking School Cookbook. I KNOW your family will love this!!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 box macaroni (8 oz or 1 1/2 cups uncooked)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup cream (i use heavy whipping cream or half & half)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • - fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (best with good quality name brand)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

How To Make fannie farmer's classic baked macaroni & cheese

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven 400, Pam spray or butter baking dish (I use 1 1/2 qt. or if I double the recipe, I use 9x13) Cook macaroni noodles as directed and drain.
  • Step 2
    In a large sauce pan, melt butter.
  • Step 3
    Add salt and pepper to flour, whisk into butter until well blended.
  • Step 4
    Add milk and cream in gradually stirring constantly.
  • Step 5
    Bring to boiling point and boil 2 min. stirring constantly.
  • Step 6
    Remove from heat, add shredded cheddar cheese until all cheese is melted.
  • Step 7
    Add macaroni to mixture, coat all macaroni.
  • Step 8
    Transfer to baking dish (pam sprayed or buttered) Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and bake 20 min. until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)
calories: 574kcal, carbohydrates: 43g, cholesterol: 107mg, fat: 37g, fiber: 2g, protein: 18g, saturated fat: 22g, sodium: 595mg, sugar: 5g, unsaturated fat: 15g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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Category: Potatoes
Keyword: #side dish
Keyword: #pasta
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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