Homemade Mac and Cheese
Made from creamy Velveeta cheese and a handful of flavorful spices, this Homemade Mac and Cheese recipe is a classic recipe that your family will enjoy for years!
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter salted
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1½ cups milk
- 1 pound Velveeta cheese or other processed cheese, CheeseMelt
- 3 cups elbow macaroni dry measurement
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese
- black pepper to taste optional
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni per box instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large saucepan or skillet, melt the butter with the flour, dry mustard powder, and onion powder. Cook for a minute.
- In small batches, whisk the milk into the butter mixture until all milk is incorporated. Next, bring the sauce to a boil and then let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- On low heat, stir in the Velveeta cubes(Hint: Cut your cubes small so they melt faster.) until they fully dissolve into the sauce. Stir in the sharp cheddar cheese.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the cook macaroni noodles. If the sauce is too thick, thin it with extra milk. Sprinkle with a taste of pepper. Serve warm, and enjoy!