Use Velveeta in this mac and cheese recipe for the perfect balance of cheesy and creamy. The search ends here. Stir in 1/4 cup bacon bits with the cooked macaroni to take this dish over the top.
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 0.25 cups flour
- 1 cup milk
- 0.5 pounds Velveeta , cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 cups elbow macaroni , cooked and drained
- 0.5 cups Kraft shredded Cheddar cheese
- 6 Ritzs crackers , crushed
- 5 tablespoons butter , melted
Instructions
-
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
-
2
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
-
3
Gradually stir in milk and bring to boil; cook and stir until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
-
4
Add Velveeta; cook and stir until melted, about 3 minutes. Stir in cooked macaroni.
-
5
Spoon mixture into the prepared dish; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Mix melted butter and cracker crumbs until combined; sprinkle over casserole.
-
6
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Want to cook this?
Open in the PantryLink app to scale servings, check your pantry stock, and generate a shopping list.
Sign In to Save Recipe Create Free AccountSuggest an Edit
Help improve this recipe's categorization, image, or dietary info. Earn points and badges!
Suggest Changes in AppPrefer a printed copy? Use our print-friendly view with adjustable servings and font size.
Open Print ViewMore French Recipes
The Oktoberfest Beer Cheese Dip Recipe Everyone Will Ask You For
A warm beer cheese dip, made with dark lager and sharp Cheddar cheese, pairs well with Bavarian-style pretzels and bratwurst, and also works as a topping for sliders, or as a change to ordinary mac and cheese.
Roasted and Ready Vegetable Sauce
Get more of the good stuff on your plate with these variations of vibrant vegetable sauces. Prepare them ahead and tuck them in the fridge for a jump start on veggie-full meals throughout the week. Serve over hot pasta.
Christy's Awesome Hot Ham and Cheese
This ham and cheese sandwich is great on a cool night with a cup of tomato soup. I add spinach, arugula, tomatoes, roasted peppers, chopped olives, artichokes, or a spoonful of salsa to the sandwich, depending on my mood and what's in the fridge.