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VELVEETA® DOWN-HOME MACARONI AND CHEESE



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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

¼ cup butter, divided
¼ cup flour
1 cup milk
½ pound VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
½ cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
6 RITZ Crackers, crushed

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

DOWN HOME MACARONI AND CHEESE



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My kids don't like most homemade macaroni and cheese dishes, but they love this one. It is creamy and cheesy!

Provided by SweetsLady

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter, divided
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk (for a more rich taste use evaporated milk for part of the milk)
1/4 lb Velveeta cheese, cut up
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked, drained
2 tablespoons seasoned dry bread crumbs (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in large saucepan on low heat.
  • Blend in flour and salt; cook and stir 1 minute.
  • Gradually add milk; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • Add prepared cheese product and 1-1/2 cups of the shredded cheese; stir until melted. Stir in macaroni.
  • Pour into lightly greased 1-1/2-quart casserole.
  • Melt remaining 1 Tablespoon butter; toss with bread crumbs.
  • Sprinkle casserole with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bread crumb mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

DOWN-HOME MACARONI & CHEESE



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Macaroni and cheese that's creamy, cheesy and a Healthy Living recipe, too? It's not the impossible dream. It's real, and its right here!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Macaroni & Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 Tbsp. seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup flour
2 cups fat-free milk
1/4 lb. (4 oz.) 2% Milk VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 pkg. (7 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Fat Free Cheddar Cheese, divided
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked, drained

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Melt butter in large saucepan on low heat. Remove half of butter; mix with bread crumbs. Set aside. Stir flour into remaining butter in saucepan; cook and stir 1 min. Gradually stir in milk until well blended; cook and stir until thickened. Add VELVEETA and 1-1/2 cups cheddar; cook until melted, stirring frequently. Stir in macaroni.
  • Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole; top with remaining Cheddar and buttered crumbs.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 700 mg, Carbohydrate 44 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 23 g

DOWN HOME MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 quarts water
1 tablespoon salt
1 pound bow tie pasta
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 cups hot whole milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup grated Colby or Jack cheese
1 cup grated extra sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil. Add the salt and reboil before adding the pasta. Cook the pasta according to the package directions; about 10 to 12 minutes. While the pasta is cooking, heat the butter over medium heat in a saucepan until it begins to bubble but do not let it brown. Whisk in the flour to create a roux for the white sauce base. Cook the flour and butter, over low heat, for 5 to 7 minutes, add the hot milk in a steady stream. Cook the white sauce for 10 minutes. Add the salt, pepper, mustard, cayenne pepper, Colby and Cheddar cheeses and cook for 2 minutes over low heat. Drain the pasta and place into a baking casserole dish large enough to hold the pasta and all of the sauce. Add the cheese sauce by pouring over the top. Sprinkle the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese over the top and bake for 15 minutes or until the top is well browned and crusty.;

VELVEETA DOWN-HOME MACARONI & CHEESE RECIPE - (4.7/5)



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Provided by gemini7366

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Tbsp. non-hydrogenated margarine
2 Tbsp. flour
1 cup milk
250 g VELVEETA Process Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked, drained
1/2 cup KRAFT Old Cheddar Shredded Cheese
6 RITZ Crackers, crushed

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350°F. Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook 2 min., stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk; cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Add Velveeta; cook 3 min. or until melted, stirring frequently. Stir in macaroni. SPOON into 2-L casserole sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with Cheddar and cracker crumbs. Cover. BAKE 20 min. or until heated through. Kraft Kitchens Tips Special Extra Stir in 2 Tbsp. Oscar Mayer Real Bacon Bits with the cooked macaroni.

VELVEETA® DOWN-HOME MACARONI & CHEESE



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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

1/4 cup butter, divided
1/4 cup flour
1 cup milk
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
6 round buttery crackers, crushed (about 1/4 cup)

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

VELVEETA DOWN-HOME MACARONI & CHEESE



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With all due respect to the mac, mac and cheese is all about the cheese: the creamy melt, the richness in every bite. This is as near to perfection as you'll find.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4cup butter or margarine, divided
1/4cup flour
1cup milk
1/2lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2cups elbow macaroni, cooked
1/2cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
6 RITZ Crackers, crushed (about 1/4 cup)

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.

VELVEETA® DOWN-HOME MACARONI & CHEESE



VELVEETA® Down-Home Macaroni & Cheese image

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 @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter, divided
1/4 cup flour
1 cup milk
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
6 RITZ Crackers, crushed (about 1/4 cup)

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.

DOWN-HOME MACARONI & CHEESE



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Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Casserole/Gratin

Yield 5 1 cup servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter, divided
1/4 cup flour
1 cup milk
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
6 RITZ Crackers, crushed (about 1/4 cup)

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.

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