Patti LaBelle: Mac and Cheese from In the Kitchen with Miss Patti

“Patti’s “Over The Rainbow” Mac & Cheese Recipe

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 lb macaroni

8 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 cup muenster cheese, shredded

1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded

1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

2 cups half-and-half

8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt

1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Directions:
1 Preheat oven to 350.
2 Lightly butter a deep 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
3 Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rapid boil.
4 Add macaroni and the 1 TB oil.
5 Cook for 7 minutes, or until somewhat tender.
6 Drain well, and return to the pot.
7 Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt 8 TB of the butter.
8 Stir into macaroni.
9 In a large bowl, combine all of the shredded cheeses.
10 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.
11 Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, and top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
12 Dot with remaining 1 TB of the butter.
13 Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and bubbly.
14 Serve hot.
15 Serves 8.”