Description:

This is THE Macaroni and Cheese Recipe! It was the mainstay favorite at the Horn & Hardart's Automat in NYC!

Source:

Laura and Jay's Mom

Serves/Makes:4 or more

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp (60 ml) butter
• 4 tbsp (60 ml) all purpose flour
• 3 cups (700 ml) milk
• 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
• Dash of freshly ground white pepper
• Dash of cayenne pepper
• 2 cups (475 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 lb (.2 kg). elbow macaroni, fully cooked and drained
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) canned tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 1 tsp (5 ml) sugar

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 C.) and grease a 2 quarts (1900 ml) baking dish.
• Melt the butter in a saucepanover medium-low heat.
• Whisk in the flour, then add the milk, salt, and white and cayenne peppers.
• Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and is smooth, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add the cheese and cook, stirring until it melts; remove the saucepan from the heat.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the macaroni and the sauce.
• Stir in the tomatoes and sugar.
• Transfer the macaroni mixture to a greased baking dish.
• Bake until the surface is browned, about 30 to 40 minutes.

Comments

This freezes well, make great left-overs and is considered by some to be even better reheated the next day!

This recipe is common in NYC and loved by people from all over the world!