PATTI LABELLES MACARONI AND CHEESE

INGREDIENTS

1. 1tablespoon vegetable oil
2. 1lb macaroni
3. 8tablespoons butter
4. 1tablespoon butter
5. 1⁄2cup muenster cheese,
6. 1⁄2cup mild cheddar cheese,
7. 1⁄2cup sharp cheddar cheese,
8. 1⁄2cup monterey jack cheese,
9. 2cups half-and-half
10. 8ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
11. 2eggs, lightly beaten
12. 1⁄4teaspoon seasoning salt
13. 1⁄8teaspoon fresh ground pepper

DIRECTIONS

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.

Serves 8.