Make-Ahead Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

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Appears in Cook's Country April​/May 2009

We sought convenience, creaminess, and comfort in a straight-from-the-freezer casserole-and knew it wasn't too much to ask.

SERVES 8 to 10

TIME 2¼ hours, plus up to 2 months freezing

Make-Ahead Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

To keep the pasta in our Make-Ahead Creamy Macaroni and Cheese from drying out in the freezer, we increased the ratio of sauce to macaroni. Because the proteins in milk were causing the sauce to curdle, we used heavy cream, which has more f...

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