Homemade velveeta mac and cheese in a delicious cheese sauce that is better than anything you can buy in the store yet just as easy!
Indulgent, velvety, and oh-so-creamy, homemade Velveeta mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food that never fails to hit the spot. If you’ve ever wondered how to recreate that signature silky-smooth texture in your own kitchen, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, I will walk you through the step-by-step process of making the most delicious and satisfying Velveeta mac and cheese from scratch.
Using simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry, I’ll show you how to create a creamy sauce that coats every single noodle, ensuring a perfect bite every time. You’ll learn the secrets to achieving the ideal balance of cheesy goodness, without it becoming too clumpy or greasy.
Let’s dive in and discover the joy of making your own homemade velveeta Mac and cheese that’s easy enough for your teens to make.
How To Make Homemade Velveeta Mac And Cheese
Ingredients needed
- Macaroni noodles (shells or elbows)
- Milk
- Velveeta cheese
- Cheddar cheese
- All purpose flour
- Butter
- Salt & black pepper
Tips for a garlic butter variation
Add this step in there very beginning. When the butter melts add in 2-3 cloves of freshly minced garlic. Allow the garlic to cook a bit and become fragrant before adding in the flour. Proceed with the steps of the recipe after. The new flavor will be easily recognizable.
Making the homemade velveeta mac and cheese
- Before starting prep the cheeses. Shred the cheddar cheese from the block and cut the velveeta into cubes.
- In pot or sauce pan on medium heat melt the butter. Then, add in the flour and mix around cooking the flour for about 15-20 seconds.
- Now, slowly pour in the milk and allow the flour and milk to come together. Now, add in the cheddar cheese and the velveeta. Make sure the heat is not too high, you should only see a bubble here and there. The mix should not be boiling.
- After adding in both cheeses allow the cheese to melt together. You can lightly season the cheese sauce now or wait before serving.
- Now, cook the macaroni according to the instructions on the package. Keep the cheese sauce on a low heat and stir occasionally while waiting.
- When the pasta noodles are done drain them but do not rinse them. Toss them immediately into the cheese sauce. Mix everything evenly and carefully taste for seasoning before serving because everything will be very hot.
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Homemade Velveeta Mac And Cheese
Ingredients
- 16 ounce shell or elbow pasta
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (half of a 8oz block)
- 1 pound velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1.5 cup milk
- 2 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 4 tablespoon butter
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Before starting prep the cheeses. Shred the cheddar cheese from the block and cut the velveeta into cubes.
- In pot or sauce pan on medium heat melt the butter. Then, add in the flour and mix around cooking the flour for about 15-20 seconds.
- Now, slowly pour in the milk and allow the flour and milk to come together. Now, add in the cheddar cheese and the velveeta. Make sure the heat is not too high, you should only see a bubble here and there. The mix should not be boiling.
- After adding in both cheeses allow the cheese to melt together. You can lightly season the cheese sauce now or wait before serving.
- Now, cook the macaroni according to the instructions on the package. Keep the cheese sauce on a low heat and stir occasionally while waiting.
- When the pasta noodles are done drain them but do not rinse them. Toss them immediately into the cheese sauce. Mix everything evenly and carefully taste for seasoning before serving because everything will be very hot.