Are you craving a comforting and cheesy dish that is perfect for any occasion? Look no further than oven-baked macaroni and cheese made with velvety Velveeta cheese! This classic recipe combines the creamy texture of Velveeta with the tender macaroni noodles, creating a delightful and satisfying meal. Whether you are hosting a family gathering, a potluck, or simply looking for a cozy dinner option, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. In this article, we will guide you through the steps of creating the ultimate oven-baked macaroni and cheese with Velveeta, ensuring a flavorful and unforgettable culinary experience.
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VELVEETA CHEESE BAKED MACARONI RECIPE - (3.9/5)
Provided by á-470
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook macaroni as directed on package and drain. Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a heavy saucepan. Blend in flour, stir in milk slowly, and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Add salt, pepper, and cheese, stirring until cheese is melted. Add macaroni as well as minced onion and bacon if using and transfer to a buttered 1 quart casserole or individual casseroles. Combine bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle over macaroni. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.
VELVEETA BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE
Mac and cheese is one of the all-time comfort foods. When my kids' taste finally outgrew the boxed stuff, I came up with this recipe to satisfy their need for cheese (my daughter, in particular, is a cheese junkie). I'm sure this recipe contains influences from my Mother and Grandmother. It goes great with other comfort food staples like meatloaf, roast, pork roast, etc.
Provided by Mark H.
Categories Cheese
Time 55m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Prepare macaroni according to package directions.
- Melt butter in a large pan.
- Whisk flour into melted butter to create a light roux (paste).
- Slowly whisk milk into the roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Allow milk and roux to heat for about one minute, then begin adding the Velveeta.
- Continue to gently whisk the mixture until all Velveeta has melted, then add a pinch of white or black pepper.
- After macaroni has cooked, drain the water from the pot and mix in the cheese sauce.
- Once the macaroni and sauce are mixed together, transfer to a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Cook uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
- Sprinkle 1 or 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese over the top and bake for 5 more minutes, or until cheddar cheese is thoroughly melted.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
VELVEETA® DOWN-HOME MACARONI AND CHEESE
If you're looking for a mac and cheese recipe with the perfect balance of cheesy and creamy, the search ends here.
Provided by VELVEETA Cheese
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips VELVEETA Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Melt 3 Tbsp. butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook 2 min., stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until thickened. Add VELVEETA; cook 3 min. or until melted, stirring frequently. Stir in macaroni.
- Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with Cheddar. Melt remaining butter; toss with cracker crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake 20 min. or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 869.1 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE
Make and share this Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Rachael Wollet
Categories Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Boil water with 1 tsp salt in 3-qt saucepan.
- Add macaroni and cook until tender but firm.
- Drain.
- Grease 2-qt baking dish and preheat oven to 350°F.
- In 1-qt saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter and toss in breadcrumbs.
- Set aside.
- In 2-qt saucepan over medium heat, melt remaining butter.
- Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minute.
- Blend in flour, mustard, pepper and 1 tsp salt.
- Stir in milk; cook until thickened - stirring continuously. Remove from heat, stir in cheese.
- Pour macaroni into baking dish and pour cheese over macaroni.
- Sprinkle crumb mixture over top.
- Bake for 20 minutes uncovered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 629.2, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 58.6, Sodium 1019, Carbohydrate 83.7, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 21.3
MOM'S MACARONI AND CHEESE
The wonderful homemade goodness of this creamy Velveeta mac and cheese makes it a staple side dish in my mother's kitchen and in mine as well. It has tender noodles and a crowd-pleasing golden crumb topping. -Maria Costello, Monroe, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheeses, stirring until cheese is melted. Drain macaroni., Transfer macaroni to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni; mix well. Melt the remaining butter; add the bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 20g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
VELVEETA® DOWN-HOME MACARONI & CHEESE
With all due respect to the mac, mac and cheese is all about creamy, melty sauce! Watch this video to see our down-home mac n cheese recipe in action.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Macaroni & Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 5 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Melt 3 Tbsp. butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook 2 min., stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until thickened. Add VELVEETA; cook 3 min. or until melted, stirring frequently. Stir in macaroni.
- Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with cheddar. Melt remaining butter; toss with cracker crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake 20 min. or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 830 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 17 g
BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE
A friend of mine sent this recipe to me when I got my first apartment, because she knows how much I hate cooking! It's really easy -- even I can make it -- and tastes great. I'm not sure where she found the recipe, but it included the note 'Good source of protein, vitamin A, B group vitamins, calcium.'
Provided by Meredith
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- In a large pot of salted water, lightly boil the macaroni for about 5 minutes until half-cooked.
- Whisk the egg and milk together in a large cup. Add butter and cheese to the egg and milk. Stir well.
- Place the lightly cooked macaroni in the prepared baking dish. Pour the egg and cheese liquid over the macaroni, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and stir well. Press the mixture evenly around the baking dish.
- Bake uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the top is brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 968.1 calories, Carbohydrate 92.6 g, Cholesterol 194.2 mg, Fat 45.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 45.6 g, SaturatedFat 27.6 g, Sodium 736 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
MOM'S FAVORITE BAKED MAC AND CHEESE
This is a macaroni and cheese I first made 3 years ago when I was in California. When I got back to Texas I made it for my mom. This is now her favorite baked macaroni and cheese. She begs me to make it when I come to visit.
Provided by GEPETTO_69
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion for 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in milk, salt, mustard and pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until mixture boils and thickens.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- To the milk mixture add the Cheddar and American cheeses; stir until cheese melts. Combine macaroni and cheese sauce in a 2 quart baking dish; mix well.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 100.1 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 20.7 g, Sodium 1194 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
VELVEETA ULTIMATE MACARONI AND CHEESE
I got this off a box of Velveeta Cheese when I saw it made on Good Morning America. The recipe is exact, i haven't changed it. I usually buy the large block of Velveeta cheese and store any unused cheese in ziploc bags, so I'm forever searching for the recipe. It's easy and fast. My family swears it tastes just like KFC! You can also put the Macaroni and Cheese in a greased casserole dish and make a topping out of 1 sleeve of crushed Ritz Crackers and 1 stick of melted butter. Combine and then sprinkle on top of casserole. Bake in 350 degree oven till top is golden brown.
Provided by ItalianMomof2
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook Pasta according to directions on box then drain well.
- Return pasta to pot and add cheese, milk and pepper. Stir constantly over low heat until cheese is melted.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.3, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 46.7, Sodium 848.2, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 5.5, Protein 14.1
BAKED HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE
This recipe was given to me by my friend Katie. It's a longtime favorite in her family.
Provided by Jody
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the macaroni, and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and simmer, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Turn off heat and stir in Cheddar cheese until the cheese is melted. Add the macaroni and stir to coat. Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Mix the 1/4 remaining cup melted butter and crushed crackers together in a bowl; scatter the cracker mixture evenly over the macaroni mixture.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 810.1 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 133.1 mg, Fat 49.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 32.4 g, SaturatedFat 28.9 g, Sodium 1011.5 mg, Sugar 9.8 g
CLASSIC VELVEETA MAC & CHEESE
My son is a very picky eater, but loves Velveeta cheese. I make this for every holiday so he will at least eat something. When my aunt visited relatives in Florida for Thanksgiving, she called to get this recipe so they could have it for Thanksgiving dinner.
Provided by kmdipaolo
Categories Cheese
Time 55m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook macaroni according to directions and drain.
- Melt margarine in a large saucepan.
- Add flour and whisk together.
- Whisk in milk and cook over medium heat until mixture starts to bubble and thickens.
- Stir constantly.
- Add chunks of Velveeta and allow to melt.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour macaroni into a 13x9 oblong baking dish.
- Pour sauce over macaroni.
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, then put extra slices of cheese on top.
- Bake for another 5 minutes until cheese melts.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes, then serve.
CREAMY BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE
This recipe, inspired by Stouffer's macaroni and cheese, delivers the best of all worlds: creamy, saucy comfort, with a consistency that's slightly more set than a stovetop version, thanks to a final bake in the oven. It stays voluptuous and molten as a result of a higher ratio of sauce to noodles, which are cooked completely so they don't soak up as much liquid. The Velveeta is necessary here, as it has sodium citrate, which prevents the sauce from separating in the oven. Elbow macaroni works fine, but cavatappi is an especially fun shape to eat with its telephone-cord bounciness.
Provided by Eric Kim
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until just past al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Return the empty pot to the stove (no need to clean it) and set over medium heat. Melt the butter and simmer, whisking occasionally, until the butter stops spurting and quiets down, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the flour and cook, whisking, until smooth like gravy, about 1 minute.
- Whisk in the milk. Raise the heat to high and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, then immediately reduce the heat to low and continue simmering until the sauce lightly coats the back of a spoon, 2 to 5 minutes. At this stage, the sauce should be smooth but relatively loose. Take the pot off the heat.
- To the pot, add the Cheddar, Velveeta, Pecorino Romano, mustard powder, onion powder and cayenne, and season generously with salt and black pepper. Whisk until the cheese is melted and smooth like nacho cheese. Add the drained pasta, breaking up any clumps, and stir until evenly coated in the cheese sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking pan or dish and bake until bubbling at the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
CREAMY BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE
Velveeta, cream cheese, half and half, and egg give this comforting dish a rich, cheesy flavor with a custardy texture. I experimented by combining ideas from several recipes and my whole family was thrilled with the results!
Provided by Marla Swoffer
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Boil noodles until done.
- While noodles are cooking, grease a rectangular glass casserole dish.
- After noodles are drained and have cooled for a few minutes, put them in casserole dish and mix with beaten egg.
- Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter on medium-low heat and add flour to make a paste.
- Add half and half and bring to a boil on medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat and add velveeta and cream cheese in small chunks.
- Stir and add seasonings (last four ingredients).
- After all the cheese is melted and the sauce has a medium thick consistency (you may need to play around with the half and half or milk to get the consistency you prefer), pour it over the noodles.
- Stir noodles with sauce until they are combined.
- Sprinkle parmesan over the top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees for 30-45 minutes (I wait until it's a little browned).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1019, Fat 66.2, SaturatedFat 41.1, Cholesterol 257.5, Sodium 2062.8, Carbohydrate 69.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 8.7, Protein 36.8
BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE RECIPE
Combine elbow macaroni, VELVEETA, milk and a dash of pepper for this simple Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe. Make the cheesy dish today!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Macaroni & Cheese
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Cook VELVEETA and milk in medium saucepan on low heat until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Stir in macaroni and pepper.
- Spoon into 1-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake 20 min. or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 1150 mg, Carbohydrate 54 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 10 g, Protein 22 g
Tips:
- Use a good quality cheese. The type of cheese you use will greatly affect the flavor of your macaroni and cheese. For a classic flavor, use a sharp cheddar cheese. For a more unique flavor, try using a combination of cheeses, such as cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella.
- Cook the macaroni al dente. Al dente means "to the tooth" in Italian, and it refers to the texture of pasta that is cooked through but still has a slight bite to it. This will prevent the macaroni from becoming mushy when it is baked.
- Make a roux. A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken sauces. It will help to give your macaroni and cheese a creamy texture.
- Season the macaroni and cheese to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add other ingredients, such as cooked bacon, diced tomatoes, or chopped green onions.
- Bake the macaroni and cheese until it is bubbly and golden brown. This will ensure that the macaroni and cheese is cooked through and that the cheese is melted and gooey.
Conclusion:
Oven-baked macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that is loved by people of all ages. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect macaroni and cheese that will be the star of your next potluck or family gathering.
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