Description
Rich, creamy, and soulfully cheesy, this Patti LaBelle Macaroni & Cheese is the ultimate comfort food. Made with a blend of four cheeses, eggs, and half-and-half, it bakes into a luscious, golden casserole that’s pure indulgence with every bite.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound elbow macaroni
8 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon butter (for topping)
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 freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly butter a 2½-quart baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add macaroni and cook for 7 minutes, until tender but not mushy. Drain and return to pot.
- Stir in 8 tablespoons melted butter until pasta is evenly coated.
- In a bowl, mix together shredded Muenster, mild cheddar, sharp cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheeses.
- Add 1½ cups of the mixed shredded cheese, Velveeta cubes, half-and-half, eggs, seasoning salt, and pepper to the macaroni. Stir until creamy and well combined.
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese and dot with 1 tablespoon butter.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until golden and bubbling around the edges. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Add a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika for a hint of spice.
For extra creaminess, stir in 2 tablespoons of cream cheese.
Top with toasted breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for a crispy finish.
Use freshly grated cheese for the best melting texture.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
