If you’re looking for the creamy mac and cheese of your childhood, this is it.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mac and cheese
Servings: 4
Calories: 501kcal
Ingredients
8ozmacaroniabout 2 cups dry, or other small pasta of choice
2tbspbutter
2tbspflour
1/2tspgarlic powder
1/2tsponion powder
1/2tspdry mustard powder
1.5cupsmilkof choice
1/2lbVelveeta cheesecubed
1/2cupshredded cheddar
Instructions
Cook the macaroni in a large pat of salted water according to the package directions and drain well. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. When melted, stir in the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and dry mustard, until smooth and incorporated.
Pour the milk into the pan in a thin stream while whisking, until smooth. Keep on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce bubbles and thickens, 3-5 minutes.
Add the cubed Velveeta and shredded cheddar and stir until melted and creamy.
Add in the drained macaroni, mixing until evenly coated, taste and season with salt and pepper. Enjoy!
Notes
To bake: Scoop the mac and cheese into a oven safe casserole dish, top with 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar and 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs or crushed ritz crackers and bake at 350°F until the cheese melts and is golden and crisp, 20-30 minutes.