Baked Macaroni & Cheese

1 (8 oz.) package macaroni 4 T. water

4 T. flour 1 cup milk

1 cup cream ½ tsp. salt

Black pepper to taste

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:  Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Cook and drain macaroni according to 

package directions and set aside.  In a large saucepan, melt butter.   Add flour mixed 

with salt and pepper; using a whisk to stir until well blended.  Pour milk and cream 

in gradually, stirring constantly.  Bring to boiling point and boil for two minutes; 

stirring constantly.  Reduce heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes.  Add 

shredded cheddar little by little and simmer an additional 5 minutes or until the 

cheese melts.  Add macaroni and toss to coat.  Transfer macaroni to buttered baking 

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

Comment:  A Julia specialty.