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The Ultimate Mac & Cheese

This baked mac & cheese is ultra-creamy, ridiculously cheesy, and dangerously addictive. Made with Velveeta, shredded cheese, and a buttery sauce, it’s the ultimate comfort food glow-up! 🧀🔥
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The Ultimate Mac & Cheese
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 block Velveeta I cut the 32oz size in half
  • 3 C dry elbows
  • 3 C whole milk
  • 2 C shredded cheese
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1/2 T pepper
  • 1 t salt
  • 1/4 t ground mustard
  • 1/4 t garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Place the Velveeta in the center of a cast iron skillet or baking dish.
  • Add the dry elbow macaroni, evenly distributing it around the Velveeta.
  • Pour in the milk, making sure all the pasta is covered.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top.
  • Distribute the butter pieces evenly across the dish.
  • Season with salt, pepper, ground mustard, and garlic powder—but do not stir.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, then carefully remove from the oven and stir everything together.
  • Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and the dish is bubbly.
Servings: 6