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Creamy velveeta mac and cheese in a saucepan with a spoon
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5 from 6 votes

Velveeta Mac & Cheese

This Velveeta Mac and Cheese is creamy, gooey and perfectly delicious with tender elbow pasta.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 321kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces elbow pasta
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 8 ounces Velveeta cubed
  • 1 cup cheddar shredded

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in well-salted water. Drain. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, add milk, salt, pepper, garlic and onion powders, and smoked paprika. Heat until hot, but not boiling.
  • Add in Velveeta and shredded cheddar. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cooked pasta. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

Packaged, pre-shredded cheeses are coated with a substance that helps the cheese not stick together, however when melted, it leaves a gritty mouthfeel. For the creamiest, smoothest mac and cheese, grate your own cheddar. For easier grating, pop the cheddar block in the freezer for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 931mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 651IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 397mg | Iron: 1mg