This rich and creamy mac and cheese recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Made with Velveeta and cheddar, it's perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or holidays.
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword cheddar mac and cheese, cheesy mac and cheese, classic comfort food, classic mac and cheese, creamy chicken pasta recipe, creamy mac and cheese, easy mac and cheese, homemade mac and cheese, mac and cheese recipe, quick mac and cheese, Velveeta mac and cheese
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 40 minutesminutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
16ozelbow pastacooked al dente
16ozvelveeta loaf
1qthalf and half
1/2cupbutter
2cupscheddar cheeseshredded
2cupswhole milk
to tastesalt and pepper
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the Velveeta and stir until melted and smooth.
Gradually pour in the half and half and whole milk, stirring continuously.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until fully melted.
Stir in the cooked pasta, ensuring it’s well-coated with the cheese sauce.