Recipe: Patti LaBelle's "Over the Rainbow" Mac & Cheese
The singer offers her recipe for a cheesy delight.
Patti LaBelle's "Over The Rainbow" Mac & Cheese
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lb. macaroni
8 Tbsp. butter PLUS 1 Tbsp. 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
Preparations:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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 tablespoons 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 tablespoon of the butter.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and bubbly. Serve hot.
For more info:
- pattilabelle.com
- Patti LaBelle's Sauces and Marinades and Recipes
- Follow Patti LaBelle on Twitter (@MsPattiPatti) and Facebook