PATTI LABELLE'S MACARONI AND CHEESE

PATTI LABELLE'S MACARONI AND CHEESE

READY IN: 50mins

SERVES: 8

UNITS: US

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

• 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.
• Serves 8.

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