Velveeta Down-Home Macaroni and Cheese

This Velveeta mac and cheese has the perfect balance of tender pasta in a creamy, cheesy sauce; top with a buttery cracker topping for a winning dinner!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 498 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 5 tablespoons butter, melted
• cooking spray
• 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
• 6 RITZ Crackers, crushed
• 0.5 pound VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 0.25 cup flour
• 0.5 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.

Step 3

Spoon mixture into the prepared dish; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Mix melted butter and cracker crumbs until combined; sprinkle over casserole.

Step 4

Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook and stir for 2 minutes.

Step 5

Gradually stir in milk and bring to boil; cook and stir until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 6

Add Velveeta; cook and stir until melted, about 3 minutes. Stir in cooked macaroni.