Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Vegetable oil
  • 1 lb Elbow macaroni
  • 8 tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 cup Colby cheese, shredded or cubed
  • 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Mild cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 oz Extra sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small chunks
  • 2 cup Half-and-half
  • 1 cup Velveeta processed cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 2 large Eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3/4 tsp Seasoned salt
  • 1/4 tsp Ground black pepper

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Lightly butter (or spray) 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.
  • Bring large pot of salted water to boil over high heat.
  • Add the oil and the macaroni, and cook until macaroni is just tender, about 7 minutes.
  • DO NOT OVERCOOK!!!
  • Drain well, return to pot.
  • In a small saucepan or microwave, melt 8 tbs.
  • butter.
  • Stir into macaroni.
  • In a large bowl, mix all the cheeses.
  • To the macaroni, add the half-and-half, the eggs, seasoned salt, and pepper.
  • Pour into casserole dish.
  • Dot with butter and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Add the cheese to the macaroni, saving enough to sprinkle on top.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, until bubbly around the edges.