Patti Labelle's Macaroni and Cheese

By á-33344

Got this off of the "Good Morning America" website after I saw her cook this on the show. This is the best macaroni and cheese I have ever tasted!!

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

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 50mins
Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1

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 tablespoon oil.

Cook for 7 minutes, or until somewhat tender.

Drain well, and return to the pot.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt 8 tablespoon 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.