This easy mac & cheese recipe has an easy homemade cheese sauce made with Velveeta cheese for a creamy texture and and real cheddar add a bold cheese flavor. Serve this recipe as a side dish or a meatless main dish. Velveeta has been around since 1918, and shows up in everything from grilled cheese sandwiches, casserole recipes, cheese sauce and rotel dip.
How to Make Velveeta Mac and Cheese
This recipe can be baked or made on the stovetop. It can even be assembled in advance and stored in the fridge until it’s time for the oven. This easy casserole dish is a full meal in itself but it delicious served with garlic bread and a caesar salad on the side.
Delicious Mac and Cheese Additions
So many add-ins, what a great way to get extra veggies into the kids or to use up leftovers.
Seasoning: I prefer keeping the seasonings simple. However, you can add additional seasonings to taste, such as garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Meat: bacon bits or ham, ground beef or shredded chicken/turkey Veggies: peas, carrots or broccoli, diced or Rotel style tomatoes, black olives or sliced jalapeños
How to Reheat Mac and Cheese
Velveeta Mac and Cheese is super easy to store, freeze, and reheat, too.
To Store: Scoop mac and cheese into a zippered bag or a container with a tightly fitting lid. Keep refrigerated until ready to reheat. To Freeze: Use an airtight container, but be sure to label the zippered bag or container with the date. Frozen mac and cheese should be kept in the freezer for about two months. To Reheat: Pop in the microwave or heat up on the stovetop. Add a little bit of milk to loosen it up if needed.
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