Patti LaBelle Seafood Mac and Cheese Recipe
Patti LaBelle's seafood mac and cheese is a savory take with looooads of flavor.What I love most about this recipe is the blend of cheesy goodness with deliciously tender lobster and shrimp.I really creates a creamy dish that’s both decadent and satisfying.A key tip:Use a variety of cheeses like sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Velveeta, which create a perfectly smooth and rich sauce.Don’t forget to keep an eye on the pasta. Cook it just until al dente to ensure it absorbs all the scrumptious flavors of the sauce when baked.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 16 oz. Macaroni
- 8 tbsp Butter divided
- 8 oz. Muenster Cheese shredded
- 8 oz. Mild Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 8 oz. Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 4 oz. Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
- 2 cups Half-and-Half
- 8 oz. Velveeta Cheese cubed
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Seasoning Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 12 oz. Seafood Mix shrimp, crab, or lobster, cooked and chopped
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender.
- Drain well and return the macaroni to the pot.
- Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan.
- Pour the melted butter over the macaroni and stir to coat evenly.
- In a large bowl, combine all the shredded cheeses.
- Add 1 1/2 cups of the cheese mixture to the macaroni along with the half-and-half and cubed Velveeta.
- Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and mix them into the macaroni along with the seasoning salt and pepper.
- Stir in the seafood mix, making sure everything is well combined.
- Transfer the macaroni mixture to a greased 2-quart baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese and 2 tablespoons of butter on top.
- Bake at 350°F for about 35-40 minutes, then broil for a few minutes for a golden crust.