GMA Recipe: Princess Thompson's Smack Yo Mamma Mac and Cheese

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Smack Yo Mamma Mac and Cheese
From GMA Viewer, Princess Thompson
February 15, 2008

Emeril Lagasse sent out the call to find the best Macaroni and Cheese in America. He reviewed thousands of recipes and the judges narrowed it down to the 5 best. This one is from Princess Thompson and was featured on Good Morning America.

Ingredients

2 cups of shredded mild cheddar

2 cups of shredded Colby jack blend

1 cup of medium cheddar

2 cups of shredded Velveeta or small box

1 box of elbow macaroni or noodle of choice (try cellentani or cavatappi -- my kids love the fun shapes)

4 eggs

3 cups of whole milk

1 cup of heavy cream

1/2 a stick of butter

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F, spray a 13 x 9 pan at least 3 to 4 inches deep with non stick spray.

Boil noodles as per directions on box until just undercooked. Quick rinse, shake, drain and put to the side.

Mix eggs, milk, cream and salt and pepper, whisk until well blended. Pour 1/2 of milk mixture in bottom of the pan. Add a layer of noodles, then add salt and pepper. Take shredded cheese and combine in a bowl, give a quick toss. Top noodles with cheese, mix cheese up a little with noodles and repeat layers. If using box Velveeta, slice pieces over shredded mixture. (Don't forget salt and pepper on each layer.)

When you get to top, the last of cheese heavy on top. Take the rest of milk mixture and pour the remaining over the noodles and cheese. Poke holes so milk mixture can get all the way through. Melt butter and pour over mixture. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.

Cover tightly with foil. Bake in oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil and cook 5-10 minutes more until golden. Let stand for at least 10-15 minutes before serving. Always even better the next day.

This recipe started with me growing up watching my Grandma Helen make a version of this recipe on Sundays. I remember being so excited helping crack the eggs, watching it go in the oven and when it hit the plate. I've tweaked it over the years and now my kids beg me to make it. I've had people taste it once and two years later still talking about it. This is the right mixture of love and cheese and once you taste you'll want to Smack Yo Mamma and say, "Why didn't you ever make macaroni and cheese like this?"

Recipe courtesy of Princess Thompson, copyright © 2008.