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Velveeta Mac and Cheese
This Velveeta Mac and Cheese is so much better that the one you grew up eating. You can adjust the ingredients to make a unique macaroni recipe that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Butter, divided
- ¼ cup Flour
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 teaspoon All Purpose Seasoning Blend
- 1 teaspoon Dried mustard
- 8 ounces Velveeta (process cheese), cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 pound Elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large pot, prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in large sauce pan, melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium-low heat.
- Add flour and stir for one minute until it starts to gets pasty.
- Whisk in the milk. Continue to cook over medium-low heat, whisking occasionally, until the milk begins to thicken — about 5 minutes.
- Add Velveeta, All Purpose Seasoning Blend and dried mustard and stir until cheese is melted and creamy.
- Add macaroni and stir to combine. Transfer to a 13x9 baking dish.
- Melt the remaining 1/4 cup of butter and combine with Panko; Stir to combine.
- Spread panko mixture on top of the prepared macaroni and cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
Christina's Notes
- Meat: Add bacon bits or ham, ground beef or turkey or chicken or whatever leftover meat you have.
- Veggies: Try spring peas, broccoli, diced or Rotel style tomatoes or sliced mushrooms for this super easy homemade recipe.
- Variation tip: Replace the panko with butter crackers or French's fried onions.