Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy delight of Velveeta Mac and Cheese, the ultimate comfort food that brings joy to any table. This classic dish features a luscious blend of Velveeta and sharp cheddar cheese enveloping perfectly cooked elbow macaroni, creating a velvety sauce that’s irresistibly good. Whether you’re preparing it for a family dinner or a festive gathering, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures satisfaction with every bite. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese (cubed)
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup Panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, combine Panko breadcrumbs, shredded cheddar cheese, and melted butter; set aside.
- Boil salted water in a medium saucepan and cook elbow macaroni until al dente. Drain without rinsing.
- In another saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; whisk in flour, mustard powder, and onion powder for one minute. Gradually add milk while whisking until smooth; bring to a boil then reduce heat and stir in Velveeta cheese until melted.
- Mix the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce along with half a cup of cheddar.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with breadcrumb mixture, and bake for approximately 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg