Description
This Easiest Velveeta Mac n Cheese recipe delivers creamy, cheesy comfort food in just minutes. Featuring tender elbow macaroni and smooth melted Velveeta cheese, combined with butter and a touch of pasta water, this simple stovetop dish is perfect for a quick, satisfying meal for all ages.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- ½ lb. Velveeta cheese, cut into small cubes
- 2 cups (8 oz.) elbow macaroni
- 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese: Take the Velveeta out of the fridge and cut it into small cubes. Leave the cubes at room temperature to soften while you cook the pasta.
- Cook Macaroni: Boil the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Just before draining, scoop out 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and set it aside. Then drain the rest of the water from the pasta and return the macaroni to the pot.
- Add Butter: Immediately pour the melted butter over the hot pasta and stir gently to coat the noodles evenly.
- Start Melting Cheese: Add the cubed Velveeta to the pasta and stir continuously for about 30 seconds to begin melting the cheese. Then drizzle in approximately 2 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water and stir to combine.
- Finish Cheese Sauce: Continue stirring until the Velveeta is completely melted—this will take 1 to 2 minutes. Add a little more pasta water if necessary to create a smooth, creamy sauce that evenly coats the macaroni.
Notes
- Saving some pasta water helps create a creamy sauce without adding extra milk or cream.
- Cutting the Velveeta into small cubes speeds up melting considerably.
- For a more robust flavor, you can add a pinch of black pepper or a dash of garlic powder if desired.
- Serve immediately for the best creamy texture, as the cheese sauce will thicken as it cools.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Velveeta mac and cheese, easy mac and cheese, stovetop mac and cheese, quick cheesy pasta, comfort food
