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Velveeta mac and cheese served in a white bowl, eating from it with a fork
4.88 from 8 votes

Velveeta Mac and Cheese

Velveeta Mac and Cheese is creamy, cheesy, and flavorful, just like mac and cheese should be. This easy side dish is simple to make, comforting, and delicious.
Author Diana
Servings 6 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Equipment

  • 2 quart casserole dish

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry elbow macaroni
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • 1 cup milk at room temp
  • 2 cups

    Velveeta cheese


    cubed, ½ pound total
  • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar

For the Topping:

  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs or crushed Ritz crackers
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C.
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions in salted water, drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan melt the butter and add the flour, cook while stirring for 1-2 minutes. Add the seasonings: onion, garlic, and mustard powder. Stir until combined.
  • Gradually add in the milk while whisking constantly. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the velveeta cheese, cook and stir until it’s melted. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in the shredded cheddar until it’s melted.
  • Stir in the cooked macaroni.
  • Transfer the cheesy macaroni to a casserole dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and the butter and sprinkle them over the macaroni. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese, bake for 20 minutes or until golden.
  • Garnish with finely chopped parsley and serve.

Notes

  1. This recipe serves 6 to 8.
  2. Freshly grated cheddar has so much more flavor than pre-shredded cheese. Use a box grater to simply grate a block of cheese. It’s less expensive this way too!

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 516mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 977IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 504mg | Iron: 2mg