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Patti Labelle's Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Patti Labelle's Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

The custard-like sauce and the 5-cheese mix make Patti Labelle's Mac and cheese simply fantastic!
4.80 from 5 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 - SERVINGS
Calories 595 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1- 16 oz macaroni pasta package
  • 1 stick of butter melted
  • ½ cup gruyere cheese shredded
  • ½ cup mild cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup monterey jack cheese shredded
  • 2 ½ cups half and half
  • 8 oz velveeta cheese cubed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F and butter a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Cook macaroni until al dente. Just slightly undercooked. Drain and return to the pot. Add the melted butter, half and half, salt, ground mustard, paprika, parsley, pepper, cubed Velveeta, and half of the shredded cheeses. Mix everything until well blended.
  • Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle what is left of the shredded cheeses on top. Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 595kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 21gFat: 27g