Description
This Velveeta Mac and Cheese recipe is a quick and creamy comfort food classic, perfect for a delicious family meal in just 15 minutes. Combining Velveeta and sharp cheddar cheeses with tender elbow macaroni cooked stovetop ensures a rich, cheesy dish that’s creamy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids and Seasonings
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup milk
- 1 ½ cups water
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp pepper
Pasta
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
Cheese and Butter
- 2 Tbsp butter
- ½ lb Velveeta cheese (cubed)
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Combine Liquids and Seasonings: In a large pot over medium-high heat, pour in 1 cup of milk, 1 ½ cups water, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp garlic powder, and ¼ tsp pepper. Stir gently to combine all the flavors.
- Add Pasta: Add 2 cups of uncooked elbow macaroni to the pot. Stir to evenly distribute the pasta in the liquid mixture.
- Boil Macaroni: Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the pot. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the pasta is tender yet firm to the bite (al dente).
- Melt Butter and Velveeta: Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pot and stir until completely melted. Then pour in the remaining ½ cup milk and add the cubed Velveeta cheese. Stir continuously until the Velveeta melts thoroughly, creating a smooth, creamy cheese sauce coating the macaroni.
- Add Sharp Cheddar Cheese: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese until it melts seamlessly into the sauce, enhancing the richness and flavor of the dish.
- Serve: Serve the Velveeta mac and cheese immediately while warm for the best creamy texture and taste.
Notes
- Use whole milk for a creamier sauce, but 2% milk works as well.
- Stirring occasionally during cooking prevents pasta from sticking and burning.
- For a thicker sauce, reduce the liquid slightly or cook the pasta a bit longer to absorb more liquid.
- Serve immediately for best texture; reheating may require additional milk to restore creaminess.
- Feel free to add cooked vegetables or proteins for a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Velveeta mac and cheese, creamy mac and cheese, quick mac and cheese, stovetop mac and cheese, easy comfort food, cheese pasta
