Horn & Hardart's Macaroni & Cheese

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

Combine milk and cream in saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat. While the milk warms, heat butter in another pan over low heat for 1 minute, until foaming. Add flour and cook, stirring for 3 minutes. Pour the hot milk into the butter-flour mixture and cook, stirring for 3 minutes. Pour the hot milk into the butter-flour mixture and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon for a few minutes, until thickened.

Add the cheese to the white sauce, about 1/4 cup at a time. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth. Add the cayenne, salt and pepper to taste. Stir the tomatoes and sugar into the cheese sauce; combine the macaroni and cheese sauce and pour into a buttered casserole dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes.