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A spoonful of creamy stovetop Velveeta mac and cheese being lifted from a pot.

Velveeta Mac and Cheese: The Creamiest, Easiest Recipe

This Velveeta Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food! Ready in under 20 minutes, this recipe delivers an incredibly creamy, smooth, and cheesy sauce every single time. It's the perfect easy weeknight dinner for the whole family.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz elbow macaroni
  • 16 oz Velveeta cheese cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Medium Saucepan
  • 1 Colander

Method
 

  1. Cook the macaroni in a large pot of boiling, salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
  2. While pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
  3. Add the cubed Velveeta cheese to the saucepan. Stir frequently until the cheese is mostly melted.
  4. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly. Continue to cook and stir over low heat until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Do not let it boil.
  5. Season the cheese sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Pour the cheese sauce over the drained macaroni and stir until the pasta is fully coated. Serve immediately.

Notes

For the creamiest sauce, make sure your milk is at room temperature before adding it to the saucepan.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop with a splash of milk.