Best Ever Homemade Mac and Cheese with Velveeta

My Homemade Mac and Cheese With Velveeta is perfect for cheese lovers who crave a creamy and super cheesy mac and cheese with a crisp, golden cheese crust. It has an ooey-gooey, cheesy deliciousness that beats all other homemade mac and cheese recipes! Y’all, my Homemade Mac and Cheese With Velveeta is a mac and cheese lover’s dream—seriously!

Homemade Mac and Cheese With Velveeta

When it comes to the quintessential Southern foods, macaroni and cheese is pretty far up that list—right up there with buttermilk biscuits.

Y’all, I’ve tried so many mac and cheese recipes, but this one right here? It’s the winner!

I’m talking a creamy Velveeta cheese sauce baked to a perfect golden brown in a casserole dish. No need for fancy ingredients – it’s a simple recipe and easy to make.

Sometimes, you just need a good, cheesy dish that’s pure comfort in every bite. This easy recipe for homemade mac and cheese with Velveeta will take you right back to your childhood.

This is my all-time favorite recipe for homemade Velveeta mac – simple steps, basic ingredients, and an unbeatable creamy texture.

This macaroni and cheese really is the best I’ve ever had, and I’ve been making it this way for at least 10 years now.

This is the only oven baked recipe that I like because I like my mac and cheese nice and creamy, and usually the baked mac n’ cheese dishes are a little too ‘casserole-y’.

I like a crisp cheese crust, but don’t like any of that crouton topping that some baked mac n cheese’s have too.

For me, this recipe is absolutely perfect because it has a nice crust that’s ONLY cheese, and the inside? Oh baby – it’s all creamy, cheesy, and droolable. It’s divine. Bonus points, it’s EASY!

Why You’ll Love This Homemade Mac and Cheese With Velveeta

• Creamy Texture: This isn’t your average mac and cheese! It’s got that perfect creamy mac consistency that we all love. The blend of Velveeta, sharp cheddar cheese, and colby jack cheese melts together into the creamiest, dreamiest cheese sauce that clings to every bite of pasta.
• Easy Recipe: With just a few simple steps and basic ingredients this recipe comes together in no time. You won’t need any fancy skills or hard-to-find ingredients.
• Golden Brown Top: Love a little bit of crispy, cheesy goodness? The extra sprinkle of cheese on top gives you that golden brown finish we all crave in a good baked macaroni dish.
• Perfect for Special Occasions: My family ALWAYS requests this delicious recipe for family get-togethers. It’s one of those dishes that fits right in for holiday meals, Sunday suppers, or any time you need a hearty main dish.

Ingredients Needed for Mac and Cheese With Velveeta

My simple mac and cheese recipe uses basic ingredients and comes together easily. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Elbow Macaroni: You can use little elbows or large elbow noodles. My family prefers the bigger elbow macaroni, so that’s what I use.
• Evaporated Milk: This thick and creamy milk adds richness to the dish. It’s a great choice for a creamy cheese sauce without making it too watery. You can find this at any grocery store.
• Whole Milk: For extra creaminess, we use whole milk. Make sure your milk is at room temperature before mixing it in for the best texture.
• Eggs: These help bind everything together, giving the mac and cheese its firm, yet creamy structure.
• Sour Cream: This adds a little tang and even more creaminess. Sour cream is one of those secret ingredients that make this easy baked mac so special.
• Melted Butter: Butter makes everything better, right? Use melted butter to make sure it mixes in smoothly with the other ingredients.
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar gives that sharp, classic flavor. 
• Shredded Colby Jack Cheese: Colby Jack adds a mild, creamy flavor to balance the sharpness of the cheddar. It’s also sprinkled on top for an extra cheesy finish!
• Velveeta Cheese (cubed): This cheese product is the secret to that ultra-smooth, creamy cheese sauce. Homemade Velveeta mac is all about that melt-in-your-mouth goodness, and Velveeta delivers every time.
• Salt & Black Pepper to Taste: A little seasoning goes a long way to bring out the flavor of the cheeses. 

How to Make Homemade Mac and Cheese With Velveeta

1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375 degrees.
2. Prep the baking dish: Spray a 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray to keep everything from sticking. This makes cleanup a breeze!
3. Cook elbow macaroni: Follow the package instructions to cook elbow macaroni in a large pot of salted water. Be sure to drain it well so there’s no extra pasta water making things soggy.
4. Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine evaporated milk, whole milk, eggs, melted butter, and sour cream. Give it all a good stir until smooth.
5. Add the cheeses: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, shredded colby jack cheese, and cubed Velveeta. These cheeses melt together to create that perfect homemade Velveeta cheese sauce we all love.
6. Season: Don’t forget to season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Combine macaroni and cheese mix: Mix in your cooked elbow macaroni, making sure every piece of pasta is coated in that rich, cheesy sauce.
8. Spread into the baking dish: Pour everything into your prepped baking dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and colby jack on top for that extra cheesy, golden finish.
9. Bake: Pop it in the oven for 25 minutes or until the top is perfectly golden brown and bubbly. The house is going to smell amazing!
10. Let it cool: Once out of the oven, let it cool for about 5 minutes. This makes it easier to serve and lets the flavors set a bit. 

What to Pair with Mac and Cheese

• Sloppy Joes
• Crack Chicken Burgers,
• Pork Nuggets
• Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork
• Shredded Beer Chicken
• Turkey Legs
• Homemade Meatloaf

Mac and Cheese Toppings

Now, I know some folks like to top their baked mac and cheese with bread crumbs or even crushed Ritz crackers to give it a little crunch. And I get it, that’s a tasty touch for some dishes.

But let me tell y’all, this mac and cheese doesn’t need any of that!

The cheese on top bakes up golden brown and bubbly, creating the perfect crust all on its own. It’s just cheesy goodness from top to bottom.

But if you’re really set on adding a crunchy topping, here’s how you can do it: mix some melted butter with your bread crumbs or crushed Ritz crackers and sprinkle it over the mac before baking. Bake it the same way, and you’ll get that crunchy topping.

Just know, this mac is already perfect as is—no extras needed!

Storing Leftovers

If you’ve got leftover mac, storing it is simple. Just scoop the mac and cheese into an airtight container and pop it in the fridge. It’ll stay good for a few days, but I guarantee it won’t last that long—it’s just too tasty!

You can always take your leftovers and make my AMAZING fried mac and cheese balls!

Reheating to Keep it Creamy

Here’s the key to keeping it creamy when you reheat: add a bit of milk. Just stir in a splash before heating it up.

You can warm it on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave. Make sure to give it a good stir so it gets all smooth again.

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Best Ever Macaroni & Cheese

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 3 quarts

Ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni cooked to package directions
• 1 12-oz can evaporated milk
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 stick butter melted
• 1-1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese plus 1/4 cup extra for topping
• 1-1/4 cup shredded colby jack cheese plus 1/4 cup extra for topping
• 1/2 pound Velveeta cheese cubed
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees & spray a 3 quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, combine the evaporated milk, milk, eggs, butter, sour cream, salt & pepper.  Stir in the cheddar, colby jack, & Velveeta cheese. Mix in the cooked elbow noodles.
• Spread in a 3 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with the remaining colby jack & cheddar cheese.
• Bake for 25 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.