Name: Velveeta Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 cup Butter; 0.25 cup Flour; 2 cups Milk; 1 tsp All Purpose Seasoning Blend; 1 tsp Dried mustard; 8 ounces Velveeta cheese; 1 lb Elbow macaroni; 1 cup Panko bread crumbs

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Velveeta Mac and Cheese

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large pot, prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, in large sauce pan, melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium-low heat.

Add flour and stir for one minute until it starts to gets pasty.

Whisk in the milk. Continue to cook over medium-low heat, whisking occasionally, until the milk begins to thicken — about 5 minutes.

Add Velveeta, All Purpose Seasoning Blend and dried mustard and stir until cheese is melted and creamy.

Add macaroni and stir to combine. Transfer to a 13×9 baking dish.

Melt the remaining 1/4 cup of butter and combine with Panko; Stir to combine.

Spread panko mixture on top of the prepared macaroni and cheese.

Bake for 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Panko for Crunch 🥖
Toss panko bread crumbs in melted butter and toast in a skillet for 2-3 minutes before topping to create a golden, crispy crust that won't get soggy.
Make a Proper Roux Base 🧈
Whisk flour and butter together over medium heat for 1-2 minutes before adding milk to eliminate lumps and create a silky, smooth cheese sauce foundation.
Bloom Your Dried Mustard 🌟
Whisk dried mustard with a splash of milk before adding to the sauce to activate its flavors and prevent clumping for deeper, more complex taste.
Shred Your Own Velveeta Alternative 🧀
Cut Velveeta into small cubes rather than trying to shred it; this ensures faster, more even melting and a creamier final texture throughout the dish.
Reserve Pasta Water for Consistency 💧
Save 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water to adjust sauce thickness after mixing—it helps the cheese coat every noodle perfectly without drying out.