Macaroni and Cheese (Second Recipe)

The dish can be assembled completely up to 24 hours ahead, covered tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerated. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking to take off the chill, then bake as directed, adding 10-15 minutes to the baking time if still cold in the center. The cracker crumb topping can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave at 50% power in 1-minute intervals, stirring between each, until warmed through. For larger portions, reheat covered in a 325°F oven for 20-25 minutes. The texture will be drier than freshly baked; consider adding a splash of milk before reheating to restore creaminess.