PATTI LABELLE'S MACARONI AND CHEESE
INGREDIENTS
- 1tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1lb macaroni
- 8tablespoons butter
- 1tablespoon butter
- 1⁄2cup muenster cheese,
- 1⁄2cup mild cheddar cheese,
- 1⁄2cup sharp cheddar cheese,
- 1⁄2cup monterey jack cheese,
- 2cups half-and-half
- 8ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 2eggs, lightly beaten
- 1⁄4teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1⁄8teaspoon fresh ground pepper
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Lightly butter a deep 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rapid boil.
- Add macaroni and the 1 TB oil.
- Cook for 7 minutes, or until somewhat tender.
- Drain well, and return to the pot.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt 8 TB of the butter.
- Stir into macaroni.
- In a large bowl, combine all of the shredded cheeses.
- To the macaroni, add 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheeses, half and half, the cubed cheese and the eggs, and the seasoned salt and pepper.
- Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, and top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
- Dot with remaining 1 TB of the butter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve hot.