Description
A comforting baked mac and cheese dish featuring creamy Velveeta and sharp cheddar, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in the same pot over medium heat. Stir in the Velveeta and half of the cheddar cheese, mixing until melted and smooth.
- Add milk gradually, stirring until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix the drained macaroni into the cheese sauce, ensuring every piece is coated.
- Pour the mac and cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining cheddar and breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Notes
For variations, consider adding cooked veggies or protein like bacon or chicken.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: baked mac and cheese, creamy mac and cheese, comfort food