![]() ![]() Set aside.īring 3 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot. Cut the Velvetta cheese into cubes with a knife. If using block cheese, shred the Muenster cheese, Cheddar cheeses, and Monterey jack cheese with a food grater or food processor. Grease a 9×13 baking pan and set it aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. How to make Patti Labelle’s Mac and Cheese ![]() Seasoning – Seasoned salt and black pepper are what Patti uses in her recipe.Eggs – 2 large eggs that are used as a binder.I use block cheese and then shred them on my own. Various cheeses – Specifically Muenster cheese, mild and sharp Cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese.It’s a way to get a smooth cheese sauce without making a traditional stove-top roux. Velveeta Cheese – a processed cheese product that melts smoothly.I prefer heavy cream but half-and-half has less fat content. Half-and-half – Patti uses half and half to create her creamy cheese sauce.Elbow Macaroni – a traditional macaroni noodle used in many baked macaroni and cheese recipes.It’s likely that the noodles won’t stick together but I think this ingredient can be skipped. Vegetable Oil – Patti adds this to the water while boiling the pasta.Ingredients for Patti’s Mac and Cheese Recipe You can find Patti’s original recipe as published in her cookbook, Labelle Cuisine. She uses 4 kinds of cheese in addition to using Velveeta, a processed cheese product, that results in a creamy delicious sauce.įor this recipe, I stuck with Patti’s recipe for the most part with a few minor tweaks to the instructions. Patti’s recipe for baked macaroni and cheese uses the typical macaroni and cheese ingredients, like pasta, eggs, and cheese…but Patti’s recipe takes it to another level. One recipe in particular that gets a lot of love is her famous mac and cheese recipe. Having published many cookbooks, she’s chosen to share her recipes with the world. Patti Labelle is a legend in the game when it comes to vocals but she’s also an amazing cook and baker. Also known as “over the rainbow mac and cheese”, it’s a recipe that has been made and shared by many home cooks. This baked macaroni and cheese is cheesy, seasoned, and delicious. So feel free to get creative.This mac and cheese recipe is famous and belongs to the one and only Patti Labelle. But remember it can also be looked at as a blank canvas to build on. This is as simple as basic a mac and cheese recipe as you can get. Baking gives the cheese sauce some time to soak into the pasta but it’s not necessary to enjoy a simple mac and cheese.Īnd that’s about it. You can add some cheddar cheese to the cheese sauce to deepen the flavor but not as much is needed as it would be for a baked cheese layer topping. Traditionally it is baked but if you prefer to skip baking, stop at step 3 of the instructions. Sprinkle it on top with the cheddar cheese layer before baking.īaking – This recipe can be enjoyed as a baked dish, or eaten right out of the pot. ![]() Feel free to go for the kind you prefer.Ĭrumbly topping – If you like having golden crumble topping, try adding in the classic crumbled Ritz crackers or some panko breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter. Add more or less to your taste and adjust for the right amount of bite.Ĭheddar cheese – I used sharp cheddar cheese for a stronger flavor. I like using coarse ground mustard but Dijon, honey, or regular yellow mustard works just as well. Mustard – Any kind of mustard will work, depending on what you prefer. VELVEETA MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE TIPSĬream base – I used half and half for this recipe but you can also use milk. And if you’re a big Velveeta fan, you’ve come to know it as “Liquid Gold”. Famous for being able to melt smoothly without clumping or separating it quickly became a staple in classic mac and cheese recipes from the ’70s. It’s sold in blocks and doesn’t need to be refrigerated. Velveeta is a popular creamy, soft, and processed American cheese with a mild flavor and distinctive orange color. And if you like strong smoky flavors, I also have chili mac and cheese and chipotle chili mac and cheese.īut getting back to a no-frills, simple, easy-to-make mac and cheese recipe that’s a hit with the kids, let’s start cooking. If you prefer making a cheese sauce from scratch, try out this version of bacon jalapeno mac and cheese. Velveeta melts so beautifully into an easy, cheesy mac and cheese sauce. It’s a step up from the boxed instant stuff but still qualifies as homemade and kids go crazy over it. I’ve come to realize that Velveeta mac and cheese is one of the easiest, cheesiest macaroni and cheese recipes to make. You’ve probably tried a few of them and picked out a favorite by now. There are so many versions of mac and cheese floating around. ![]()
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