JUANITA M. GIBSON’S MACARONI AND CHEESE

This was one of Juanita Gibson’s signature dishes:

3 cups macaroni, cooked and drained

2 cups milk

3 large eggs

¾ tsp. salt

½ tsp. white pepper

1 stick butter

2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar

2 cups shredded Monterey Jack

2 cups shredded Pepper Jack

1 cup shredded Colby cheese

1 sleeve crushed snack crackers

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Whisk together milk, eggs, salt, butter and pepper. Cook, stirring until thickened. Add remaining cheeses (except Pepper Jack). Stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat; mix in macaroni. Transfer half of mixture to oiled 2.5-quart baking dish, and sprinkle with Pepper Jack cheese. Add remaining mixture and top with crackers. Bake for a half-hour or until bubbly.