Mom’s Cheesy Macaroni & Cheese is the kind of comfort food that takes you right back to childhood. Simple, creamy, cheesy, and satisfying, this classic recipe combines tender elbow macaroni with smooth, melted Velveeta cheese, milk, and just a touch of pepper.
With only a handful of ingredients and about 20 minutes from start to finish, it’s an easy side dish that fits perfectly alongside burgers, meatloaf, fried chicken, or just about any family dinner. There’s nothing complicated about this recipe—and that’s exactly what makes it so good.
Sometimes the best recipes aren’t the fanciest ones. They’re the familiar dishes that remind you of home, family, and sitting around the dinner table. Mom’s Cheesy Macaroni & Cheese is one of those recipes.
Mom’s Cheesy Macoroni & Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
- 12 oz VELVEETA cheese cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- ½ cup milk
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook 2 cups elbow macaroni in a large saucepan as directed on package. Drain well. Return to saucepan.
- In a bowl mix the other ingredients, 12 oz VELVEETA cheese, 1/2 cup milk, 1/8 teaspoon pepper together. Place in a microwave on a low power setting, suggest 30% and warm the mixture till starting to melt. Mixing about 1/2 way while optional helps.
- Remove from microwave and add to you saucepan with the macaroni. Cook over low to medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove and serve.
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