Mac And Cheese Add-ins
Macaroni and cheese with Velveeta is like a blank canvas. You can add almost anything to it! Restaurants all over the country are making money selling mac and cheese variations, and you can make your own. Here are a few ideas to get you started: Making macaroni and cheese with Velveeta and sharp cheddar gives this dish the perfect flavor, texture, and mouthfeel. You’ll feel like a kid again while eating this dish! Want more Macaroni and Cheese goodness? Try my Broccoli Mac and Cheese or my Instant Pot Mac and Cheese. Homemade Hamburger Helper is another cheesy macaroni dish that the family will love too! Short on time? My Stovetop Mac and Cheese recipe is ready in under 20 minutes!
Elbow Macaroni: This is the traditional and best pasta for making mac and cheese. You can substitute other short pasta varieties if you prefer. Butter and Flour: we’ll be making a simple cheese sauce that starts with a very light roux for thickening. Seasonings: Onion powder, garlic powder and dry mustard powder give the mac and cheese the perfect flavor. This combination of seasonings creates a homey, slow cooked feel. Milk: Allow your milk to come to room temperature before adding in it, this will give you a creamier sauce and make things easier. Any type of milk can be used. Velveeta: Take a half pound of Velveeta and cut it into small cubes so that it melts easier. Sharp Cheddar: Our second cheese! I much prefer buying cheddar in a block and shredding it myself. You get better flavor and freshness this way, and there aren’t any added ingredients. Breadcrumbs and Butter: We’ll mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and more cheese to create a crunchy topping for our baked mac and cheese with velveeta. You can use any type of breadcrumbs you have on hand, or crushed ritz crackers.
Use Fresh Cheddar: Freshly grated cheddar has so much more flavor than pre-shredded cheese. Use a box grater to simply grate a block of cheese. It’s less expensive this way too! Season to Taste: Cheddar and Velveeta are already salty, so I don’t add additional salt to this recipe. You can add a bit depending on your personal taste. Did you know that you can turn Velveeta cheese into a decadent chocolate fudge? It’s true! Enjoy Velveeta mac and cheese as a main dish too, adding some veggies to make it a well-rounded vegetarian meal. A simple Tossed Green Salad or Roasted Brussels Sprouts would be delicious.
Add grilled chicken and buffalo sauce for a buffalo wing style mac and cheeseFresh sliced tomatoes and basil under the breadcrumbs gives this dish an Italian spin. Crispy chicken tenders, sliced and added on top are just delicious. Jalapenos, green chiles, or roasted red peppers will add heat and depth to the flavor here. Turn the mac and cheese green by adding a couple tablespoons of pesto and cooked broccoli. Cooked Chopped bacon and green onions make for a super savory, salty variation. Taco mac and cheese is easy to make by adding cooked, seasoned taco meat and salsa.
I’m so happy that you’re here and I hope that you make this, because I know you’re going to love it! Remember to Pin this recipe for later too. © Little Sunny Kitchen
