Super Deluxe Old Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese - unsalted butter

Method

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a non-reactive saucepan.
• When bubbly whisk in flour and cook for a couple of minutes, stirring every now and then.
• Slowly whisk in the milk and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking on occasion for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat and whisk in grated cheese.
• Stir vigorously just until cheese has melted.
• Then whisk in heavy cream to adjust the texture and season to taste with salt and cayenne pepper.
• In a mixing bowl combine sauce with sun dried tomatoes and drained macaroni and adjust seasoning.
• Transfer mixture to a 13 x 9-inch baking pan and spread it out evenly.
• Sprinkle bread crumbs on top and dot with remaining 4 tablespoons of butter.
• Bake until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.