Gooey Five Cheese Macaroni

Best Mac & Cheese EVER

*1 lb macaroni noodles

* 3/4 c butter

* 2 cans evaporated milk OR  3 c milk + 1/4 c flour

* 1 cup EACH shredded: (plus a little extra for the top)

Swiss cheese

Monterey Jack

Mozzarella

Fresh Parmesan 

Extra sharp cheddar 

* 4 egg yolks, lightly beaten

* 1-2 teaspoons garlic powder

*1 tsp salt

* 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

* 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, DON'T leave this out! 

*3 TBS dried onion flakes 

*1 TBS dried parsley

 

Boil noodles according to package directions minus 1-2 minutes of cooking time. They should be slightly firm but not hard. Drain, & set aside. In a large saucepan melt butter over med-low heat. Stir in milk, cheeses, egg yolks, salt, pepper, onion, garlic, parsley, and nutmeg. Cook and stir over med-low heat until it is almost to a boil...DO NOT LET IT BOIL! Fill 9x13 pan with cooked noodles. Pour sauce over noodles and top with a little extra cheese. Bake at 425 for 15-20 min or until bubbly and golden on top. 

NOTE: If your family likes spicy, you can add dried crushed red pepper to the sauce :)

Homemade battered French Fries

Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon seasoned salt (I used Johnny's)
1 & 1/3 cup water, or as needed (I think next time I will try replacing the water with beer.)
1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Directions
*Peel and cut your potatoes into fries and place into water and refrigerate for 30 minutes or longer (up to 2 days).
*Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. While the oil is heating, sift the flour, garlic salt, onion salt and seasoned salt into a large bowl. Gradually stir in enough water so that the mixture can be drizzled from a spoon.
*Place fries into the oil shortly (until tender...not brown). Take the fries out and drain on paper bag or towel, allow to cool enough to handle.
*Dip potato slices into the batter one at a time, and place in the hot oil so they are not touching at first. The fries must be placed into the skillet one at a time, or they will clump together. Fry until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Salt immediately.