Skillet Mac & Cheese
This super creamy mac 'n' cheese is so simple it seems almost too easy! Kids really go for the rich cheese flavor, but I've never met an adult who didn't love it too. —Ann Bowers, Rockport, Texas
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 8 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
- 3/4 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
- Optional toppings: fresh arugula, halved cherry tomatoes and coarsely ground pepper
Reviews
So easy... and sooooo cheesy! I sprinkled the top with some Panko bread crumbs and popped the skillet under the broiler for a minute just before serving. Huge hit with my family.
I also used a pan I cooked bacon in to make this dish. I am surprised it didn't call for any seasonings at all. I just cannot make something without using at least salt and pepper so I added a tad pit of salt because the bacon is salty and some black pepper and a dash of cayenne pepper as well. With the addition of the bacon, it was a hit.
I made the recipe as written except we put another quarter cup of cheese in it because it looked like it need to be cheesier. Also we used a skillet that we had just cooked bacon in and had poured the grease off so there was residual bacon grease and a little bit of matter so it did give a little ‘oomph’ on that flavor. My husband really liked the dish, though he was incredulous on using a Velveeta-type product. I grew up with it so I knew it would be great and it was.
Received to raves that this was best Mac and cheese ever.
Great Mac and Cheese!
I used whole milk and 1/2 lb of velveeta and it was simply amazing. My kids raved. Will be making it again soon!
I have tried many mac and cheese recipes, and this was the best and creamiest so far. I used regular milk instead of half and half, a 1/2 lb. Velveeta, and added 1/2 tsp each of garlic and onion powders. It was SO easy, quick, and it reheats much better than other mac and cheese recipes I've tried, probably due to the Velveeta. I topped it with fresh parsley and crumbled bacon. This will be my new go-to mac and cheese recipe!
I've always wanted to make mac n cheese from scratch instead of from a box. I came across this recipe and it was great! The cheese sauce was nice and smooth and everyone enjoyed it. Will make again!
Can use milk instead of half and half, and can reduce amount of cheese - and still tasty.
This is delicious! Made just as the recipe stated. Very creamy and cheesy. Will defiantly make this again.