Creamy Mac and Cheese
Creamy Mac and Cheese is win with the entire family. So easy to make and coated in a creamy cheese sauce for the perfect comforting dish!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 (16 oz.) box elbow macaroni
- ½ stick salted butter or margarine
- 3-4 tbsp flour
- 2-3 cups milk
- 1 lb Velveeta cheese cut into chunks
- 8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp dry mustard optional
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil macaroni according to box. Drain, dump in a bowl and set aside.
- Using the same pan or a separate pan, melt butter and whisk in flour. Watch so it doesn't burn around 3 minutes. Slowly add milk and whisk till no lumps.
- Add in chunks of Velveeta cheese stirring constantly till melts. Do not leave alone or will burn. Mix in dry mustard and pepper.
- Add cooked macaroni to cheese mixture and stir together. Add more milk and cheese if needed.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- To Store: Place leftovers in an airtight container. Store in fridge and consume within 3 days. Reheat to desired temperature over low heat or microwave. Add some milk if dry.
- To Freeze: Place in freezer safe container and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw in fridge overnight. Add some milk if dry.
