Velveeta Mac and Cheese
My easy stove-top Velveeta mac and cheese is a rich and creamy comfort food delight that's irresistibly cheesy. It's a one-pot stovetop side dish that takes practically no effort to make. This family favorite dish is ready to enjoy in less than 20 minutes!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 367kcal
Prep 5 minutes
Cooking 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups milk (divided into 1 cup and ½ cup portions)
- 1 ½ cups water
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 2 tablespoon butter
- ½ lb Velveeta cheese (cubed)
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
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Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the first ⅔ portion (1 cup for 1x recipe) 1 ½ cups milk, 1 ½ cups water, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Stir to combine, and then add in the 2 cups elbow macaroni.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes or until the noodles are al dente.
- Next, add in the 2 tablespoon butter and stir until it is melted, then add the remaining ⅓ portion (½ cup for 1x recipe) of 1 ½ cups milk and the cubed ½ lb Velveeta cheese. Stir the pasta until the cheese melts.
- Remove the pot from the heat and add in the shredded ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, stirring until melted.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- I like to use higher-fat dairy to make macaroni and cheesy, as it gives it a richer flavor. My personal favorite dairy options are heavy cream or half & half (which both do well when boiled).
- Make sure you reuse any leftovers to make my mac and cheese bites!
- Macaroni noodles are the classic choice for mac & cheese, but you can feel free to mix it up with other types of pasta!
- To store: Keep your leftovers stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- To reheat: Add a splash of milk or cream before reheating in either the microwave or over medium heat on the stove. The extra liquid is necessary to return the macaroni and cheese to a creamy consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 367kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 43g (14%) | Protein: 18g (36%) | Fat: 14g (22%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 43mg (14%) | Sodium: 719mg (31%) | Potassium: 340mg (10%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 7g (8%) | Vitamin A: 681IU (14%) | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 372mg (37%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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