Macaroni (1870)

Photo Credit: http://kitchenhistoric.blogspot.com

Macaroni (1870)

Original Recipe: http://kitchenhistoric.blogspot.com/2011/02/macaroni-1870.html

Ingredients:

• 10 ounces MACARONI
• 2 cups MILK
• 4 tablespoons FLOUR
• 4 tablespoons BUTTER
• 2/3 cup CREAM
• 1 teaspoon MUSTARD POWDER
• 1 teaspoon SALT
• 1 teaspoon PEPPER
• CAYENNE, to taste
• 8 ounces OLD CHEDDAR, grated

Directions:

1. Set a large pot of water to boil and cook the macaroni until tender. Strain the water and return the macaroni to the pot.
2. While the macaroni is cooking, mix the milk, flour, and butter in a medium saucepan. Stir until combined and butter has melted.
3. To the sauce, add the cream, mustard, salt, pepper, cayenne, and cheese. Mix together and simmer for ~5 minutes or until thickened.
4. Add finished sauce to macaroni and stir, cooking until evenly heated.