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Patty LaBelle Mac and Cheese

Patti LaBelle Mac and Cheese Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
  • 8 oz Velveeta, cubed
  • 8 oz sharp cheddar, shredded
  • 4 oz Monterey Jack, shredded
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until just firmer than al dente, about 6-7 minutes. Drain and return to the pot off heat.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tbsp butter. Stir in Velveeta until smooth, then whisk in milk gradually. Add cheddar and Monterey Jack in handfuls, stirring until fully melted and glossy.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk eggs with a few spoonfuls of warm cheese sauce. Pour into the pasta along with remaining sauce, salt, and pepper; fold to coat.
  4. Transfer to the prepared dish. Mix breadcrumbs with a little melted butter, then scatter on top.
  5. Bake 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let rest 5 minutes, then serve hot.

Notes

The 5-minute rest isn’t counted in prep or cook time, but it makes a big difference for clean slices. For extra crunch, run the finished dish under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely.