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stovetop mac and cheese with velveeta served on white dish.

Creamy Stovetop Velveeta Mac and Cheese (Ready in 25 Min!)

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This creamy, easy and flavorful stovetop Velveeta mac and cheese will be the only recipe you'll want to use, ever! Noodles, velveeta, cheddar cheese, milk, flour, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika and a little creole seasoning for a fun twist!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 349 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 pot for boiling noodles
  • 1 skillet or pan for making cheese sauce (must be large enough for sauce + noodles)
  • measuring utensils
  • 1 strainer
  • spoon, whisk, etc. `
  • cheese grater if grating your own cheese (recommended)

Ingredients
  

  • 2-1/4 cups Cavatappi noodles Or 2 cups penne, 1-3/4 c elbow mac
  • 4-6 oz velveeta
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1.5 cups milk can use heavy cream for all or part of milk if desired
  • 1/4 tsp pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1-2 tsp creole seasoning optional
  • 1/2 tsp paprika

Instructions
 

  • Heat skillet/pan on medium heat.Boil noodles in a pot per the package instructions.
    2-1/4 cups Cavatappi noodles
  • In the heated skillet, add 2 tbsp of butter. Once the butter is melted add 2 tbsp of flour and mix together. Add the seasonings, mix well. Then add the milk slowly. Stire for 3-5 minutes until it starts to thicken.
    2 tbsp flour, 1.5 cups milk, 1/4 tsp pepper, 2 tbsp butter, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1-2 tsp creole seasoning, 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Once thickening. Add the grated cheese and cubed velveeta. Stir for about 5 minutes on medium heat until all cheese is melted. You may want to taste the cheese sauce to ensure it is seasoning to your liking.
    1/2 cup cheddar cheese, 4-6 oz velveeta
  • Add the cooked, drained, noodles to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Enjoy!
    gray pot on stove with mac and cheese in it.

Notes

NOTES:
Noodle conversion: due to the shapes and volume of noodles - amount varies slightly based on what type of noodles. 2-1/4 c Cavatappi, 2 cups penne OR 1-3/4 c elbow Mac.
Prefer mild (not hot) mac and cheese? Skip the creole. May need to add a bit more salt and pepper to taste if not doing creole. 
PRO TIP: grate your own cheddar cheese. It melts better than pre-shredded.
For extra creaminess: do 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1 cup milk in this recipe to make the 1.5 cups of milk.
Variations: Add crumbled bacon, kielbasa or other sausage to make this a full meal. Throw in some veggies if you like, such as broccoli.
Nutrition information is an estimate.
I have switched to 3Farm Daughters "gut friendly" high fiber pasta.  (affiliate link)
It tastes just like regular pasta- 2 ingredients, pre-biotic pasta! Plus, I love supporting other women in agriculture!

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 42.2gProtein: 17.4gFat: 14.1gSaturated Fat: 7.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.3gCholesterol: 47.3mgSodium: 1111mgFiber: 7.1gSugar: 7.1g
Keyword easy, maccaroni and cheese with velveeta, quick, spicy mac and cheese, velveeta
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