Velveeta Cheese Baked Macaroni Recipe 395 Recipes

VELVEETA® DOWN-HOME MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Melt 3 Tbsp. butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook 2 min., stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until thickened. Add VELVEETA; cook 3 min. or until melted, stirring frequently. Stir in macaroni.
• Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with Cheddar. Melt remaining butter; toss with cracker crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

VELVEETA BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Prepare macaroni according to package directions.
• Melt butter in a large pan.
• Whisk flour into melted butter to create a light roux (paste).
• Slowly whisk milk into the roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
• Allow milk and roux to heat for about one minute, then begin adding the Velveeta.
• Continue to gently whisk the mixture until all Velveeta has melted, then add a pinch of white or black pepper.
• After macaroni has cooked, drain the water from the pot and mix in the cheese sauce.
• Once the macaroni and sauce are mixed together, transfer to a 9 x 13 baking dish.
• Cook uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
• Sprinkle 1 or 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese over the top and bake for 5 more minutes, or until cheddar cheese is thoroughly melted.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.