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    Velveeta Mac and Cheese Recipe

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    If you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner or a comfort food meal that the whole family will enjoy, this Velveeta mac and cheese recipe is perfect!

    There are so many different ways to macaroni and cheese. If you’re like me, you’ve probably tried quite a few of them. But I’ve found that Velveeta mac and cheese is one of the easiest macaroni and cheese recipes to make!

    That makes it perfect for almost any night of the week. Or really just any time you and your family are craving a bowl of creamy mac and cheese!

    (I’m currently updating the photos as I’ve made this recipe more than a few times in my quest for perfection!)

    Velveeta Mac and Cheese - This easy macaroni and cheese recipe is perfect for busy families. If comfort foods are what you're craving this easy recipe will get the job done! I love the simple ingredient list! Check it out and you might have everything you already need right in your kitchen!

    Velveeta Mac and Cheese Recipe

    In the kitchen, I’m all about easy.

    I like recipes with short ingredient lists and easy directions.

    I also like comfort food. So homemade mac and cheese with Velveeta is one of my go-to recipes when I want an easy macaroni recipe that I know will be creamy and delicious.

    This recipe has three ingredients (if you don’t count the salt and pepper) and you can make it in less than 30 minutes!

    Oh, and another great thing about easy mac and cheese is that it appeals to most picky eaters too!

    Bowl of macaroni and cheese.

    Velveeta Mac n Cheese Ingredients

    • 3 cups elbow macaroni
    • 1 package (16 oz) Velveeta block cheese
    • 3/4 cup milk
    • salt and pepper to taste

    How to Make Homemade Mac and Cheese with Velveeta

    1.  Cook pasta according to directions on the packaging. Drain.
    2. Cut Velveeta into cubes. Add to cooked pasta.
    3. Add milk to pasta.
    4. Stir over low heat until cheese is melted.
    5. Add salt and pepper to taste.

    And then sit down and enjoy a warm bowl of Velveeta mac ‘n cheese with your family! It’s as easy as that!

    Bite of Velveeta macaroni and cheese.

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    3 Ingredient Velveeta Mac and Cheese

    This easy Velveeta macaroni and cheese recipe is perfect for busy families. If comfort foods are what you're craving this easy recipe will get the job done! I love the simple ingredient list! Check it out and you might have everything you already need right in your kitchen!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Servings: 6

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups elbow macaroni
    • 1 pkg (16oz) Velveeta block cheese
    • 3/4 cup milk
    • salt and pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    • Cook pasta according to directions on packaging and drain.
    • Cut Velveeta into cubes and mix into cooked pasta.
    • Add the milk.
    • Stir over low to medium heat until cheese has melted.
    • Season with salt and pepper as desired.

    This recipe reheats in the microwave well too. So you can make a bigger batch if you want and enjoy the leftovers.

    If you’re facing a busy family week, it’s a great way to make sure that you have something easy to pull out for dinner! We rarely have a complaint when it’s on the menu here either as a main dish or a side dish!

    VELVEETA MAC AND CHEESE FAQ

    IS VELVEETA REAL CHEESE?

    Today’s Velveeta is made from whey protein concentrate and milk protein. Even though it’s not a true cheese, it’s a good source of calcium.

    HOW DO YOU KEEP VELVEETA CHEESE CREAMY?

    The best way to keep Velveeta cheese creamy is to keep it warm. If you plan on doing dips with it, keep them warm in a slow cooker. For this macaroni and cheese it is best served warm.

    HOW LONG IS VELVEETA CHEESE GOOD FOR?

    It has a long shelf life because it has some preservatives in it. Check your package for a use-by date, but generally it will keep its quality for about 6 months if you don’t open it.

    DOES VELVEETA NEED TO BE REFRIGERATED?

    It doesn’t need to be refrigerated. Once you open it, it is recommended that you store it in the refrigerator, but it’s not required.

    HOW DO YOU STORE LEFTOVER VELVEETA CHEESE?

    You can keep unopened packages in the pantry. They’re shelf stable. But you should keep them in a cool, dry location. Once you open the package, I recommend wrapping the leftovers in plastic wrap and putting it in the refrigerator. I usually try to use it within a few weeks of opening it.

    FAVORITE MACARONI AND CHEESE RECIPES

    • Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
    • Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
    • Baked Sloppy Joe Macaroni and Cheese

    Homemade macaroni and cheese made with Velveeta cheese.

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    About Mariah

    Mariah is the mom of 2 and a former educator (preschool - 4th grade & special education) with a degree in human development. As a busy mom living in with a multi-generational family under one roof (with 4 dogs!), life is sometimes chaotic! She aims to share easy ideas that we can all use in our lives! Read more about Mariah!

    Comments

    1. Amber Edwards says

      April 23, 2013 at 9:43 am

      What a super easy recipe! I love it! My kids absolutely love Mac & Cheese! I think they would love to try this one out!

      Reply
    2. Randa @ The Bewitchin' Kitchen says

      April 23, 2013 at 9:46 am

      I have never tried Velveeta before. What is it like?

      Reply
      • Mary Hall says

        January 30, 2022 at 6:42 pm

        Velveeta is a wonderful tasting cheese I also but the sliced Velveeta cheese for sandwiches. Man you need to try this cheese.

        Reply
        • Terri says

          April 16, 2022 at 2:31 pm

          It is great on Sloppy Joes.

          Reply
          • Terri says

            April 16, 2022 at 4:55 pm

            I mean Velveeta is good on Sloppy Joes.

            Reply
    3. Jill says

      April 23, 2013 at 9:46 am

      Brilliant! I often do that with seemingly difficult recipes too. My 17 year old has been hankering for mac and cheese lately so I’m going to have to whip this out for him. Thanks for sharing!!

      Reply
    4. Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says

      April 23, 2013 at 9:50 am

      This makes me wonder why the heck I don’t make it from scratch more often?!!! Yum!

      Reply
    5. Kristin Wheeler (Mama Luvs Books) says

      April 23, 2013 at 11:01 am

      This is how I make my Mac N Cheese too!!! The kids love it! So creamy!

      Reply
    6. Liz says

      February 27, 2014 at 9:48 am

      If I don’t want to use Velveeta how much regular cheese would I subsitute? Would the rest of the recipe need to be altered?

      Reply
      • Jackie says

        August 28, 2019 at 11:29 am

        MY mom used to make stovetop mac and cheese for me all the time as a snack after school or a side for dinner (she baked it when it was a main course). Anyway, she always used regular cheese. Sometimes american, or cooper or even a mix of cheddar and one of the previous. She is no longer with us so i cant give you an exact ratio of cheese to pasta but i know for a full box of elbow mac, she used 8-10 slices. 4-5 for half. Torn into halves or
        QUarters. You can aways start with less and just keep it on low heat and add more until its the way you lkke it!

        Reply
      • Thomas Schap says

        January 23, 2023 at 4:26 pm

        I would recommend to make a roux and add your favorite cheese that you grated a little at a time until it’s the perfect consistency and add more butter before you serve.

        Reply
    7. Morgan says

      April 22, 2019 at 3:50 pm

      Made this recipe last night! It was really good! What is the calorie amount for the recipe??

      Reply
    8. Leslie says

      July 5, 2019 at 5:33 pm

      This is the mac and cheese that I grew up eating. I still enjoy it today. Nice to know that someone else likes it too!

      Reply
    9. Madison says

      August 31, 2019 at 11:23 pm

      What is the nutrition information and the serving size ?

      Reply
    10. Kristy says

      November 18, 2021 at 7:14 pm

      Oh my goodness! I rarely leave comments on recipes but this was amazing! It was so creamy, cheesy and comforting! I was instantly transported to childhood. It was so easy to make as well, literally it took no more time to make than the boxed stuff but a million times better! I halved the recipe, used the Aldi brand of Velveeta (seriously y’all if you haven’t tried the Aldi knockoff, it’s better than Velveeta and only $4 for a 2 lb brick) and eyeballed the half and half (I subbed that for the milk) and it was perfect! Thank you so much for this! I will never eat boxed again

      Reply
    11. Edna says

      February 14, 2022 at 5:24 pm

      So easy to make and so delicious and Creamy.

      Reply
    12. Ruth Rainey says

      April 16, 2022 at 7:36 am

      Is this 3 cups of dry macaroni or cooked?

      Reply
    13. Gayle Kephart says

      June 22, 2022 at 11:04 pm

      My mom made mac and cheese this way all the time, (a family favorite) except she used evaporated milk instead of plain milk…even creamier! She has been gone nearly 27 years now, and I still make this….comfort food for when I’m missing her the most!

      Reply
    14. Carla says

      August 9, 2022 at 3:31 pm

      do you have any recommendations for how to make this without cooking the pasta separately? I am going to use this for lunch but I need it to be as easy as possible. Any suggestions?

      Reply
    15. Kathy says

      September 22, 2022 at 1:34 pm

      Can you make this the night before

      Reply

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