Velveeta Mac and Cheese

Velveeta Mac and Cheese

from spendwithpennies.com
40 min
6 servings

Velveeta mac and cheese is a hearty and heartwarming meal!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ pound Velveeta (cubed)
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni (measured dry (approx. 8 ounces))
  • ½ cup sharp cheddar
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    Cook macaroni al dente according to package directions. Drain.

  3. 3

    Melt butter, flour, mustard powder, and onion powder in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook 1-2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add milk a little at a time whisking after each addition. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook 2-3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in cubed Velveeta and continue stirring until melted and creamy. Remove from heat and add sharp cheddar. Stir in macaroni.

  6. 6

    Spread macaroni into a 2QT baking dish. Combine topping ingredients in a small bowl and sprinkle overtop.

  7. 7

    Bake 20 minutes or until hot and crumbs are golden.