In this edition of Burb Cooks, Chef Doug of Duke’s BBQ in Norristown shows us how to make the perfect side dish for your Summer BBQ: Macaroni and Cheese!

Macaroni and Cheese
(for a bunch)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound of Trio Italiano pasta
• 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 pound mild cheddar cheese
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 eggs
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• salt and black pepper

1.  

   Fill a large pot halfway with water. Add 3 tbsp of olive oil and pinch of salt. Bring the pot to a boil and cook 1 pound of Trio Italiano pasta (or the pasta of your choosing). Follow the instructions on the box for cooking times.  When cooked, strain pasta and bring to a mixing bowl.

2.     

   Mix three eggs in a bowl. Add in 2 cups of milk and stir.  Pour mixture over cooked pasta noodles.

3. 

   Pour 1 cup of heavy cream over the pasta.  Season with 1 pinch of salt and 2 pinches of black pepper.

4. 

   Add in 1 pound of sharp cheddar cheese and 1 pound of mild cheddar cheese.

5. 

   Spray a baking pan thoroughly with non stick spray.  Bring pasta mixture into the pan.  Top of with extra sharp and mild cheese.

6. 

   Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

7.  

   After an hour, remove the foil and bake for 25 more minutes.

8. Serve and Enjoy!

Special Thanks: Chef Doug, Duke’s BBQ, Kynetic