5.0 from 9 votes
Velveeta Mac and Cheese Recipe
Creamy, nostalgic comfort food awaits with this easy, cheesy classic Velveeta mac and cheese with buttery panko crumb topping.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
43 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 329 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- cooking spray
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 1½ cups milk
- ½ pound VELVEETA®, cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley flakes
- ½ cup KRAFT shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup panko
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 11x7 (or 2 quart) casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Cook elbow macaroni as directed on the package. Once done, drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour, to create a roux, cooking and stirring for about 2 minutes.
- Slowly stir in milk and bring to a boil. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, for about 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Stir in Velveeta, garlic powder, onion powder, and garlic salt with parsley flakes. Cook until melted. Stir in cooked macaroni and mix to combine.
- Pour the cheesy pasta into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Mix Panko crumbs and melted butter together and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until heated through.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
329kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
859mg
(36%)
Potassium
235mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
477IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
176mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 859mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 235mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 477IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.