Patti Labelle's Macaroni and Cheese

8
Pasta
Comfort
Kid Friendly Side Dish Pasta Comfort

1 tablespoon etable oil
1 pound macaroni
8 tablespoons ter
1 tablespoon ter
1/2 cup muenster cheese shredded
1/2 cup mild ddar cheese shredded
1/2 cup sharp ddar cheese shredded
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese shredded
2 cups half-and-half
8 ounces veeta cheese cubed
2 s, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon soning salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh und pepper
1 cup Fresh bread crumbs put through the d processor w/2T butter

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.


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