Super Creamy Mac and Cheese is insanely rich and delicious. One taste and you will be hooked. Whether eaten as a side or a main dish, this is a recipe you will want to make over and over. Three types of cheese give Super Creamy Mac and Cheese a whole lot of cheese flavor.
We have sharp cheddar (can you have mac and cheese without it?), wonderfully melty Monterey Jack, and last but not least – Velveeta.
I’m not a huge fan of Velveeta but there’s no question it gives mac and cheese a wonderfully creamy texture.
Wonderfully cheesy and totally indulgent.
Life should have more mac and cheese.
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Super Creamy Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 8 tablespoons Challenge butter (1 stick), cut into 1 tablespoon-sized pieces
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 8 ounces Velveeta, cut into small cubes
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and butter a casserole dish. You can use a 9x13-inch or slightly smaller casserole dish.
- Cook pasta until just tender. It will cook more as it bakes. Drain pasta and return to pot. While pasta is still hot, add butter, and stir until butter is melted.
- Add the half-and-half to the pot, along with half the cheddar and Monterey Jack, the eggs, Velveeta, seasoned salt and pepper. Stir to mix well.
- Pour into prepared dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Can I make this ahead of time for a potluck and then cook the next day?
Hi Karon! I’m really not sure how it would do if you assembled it a day in advance, but I think it would be fine. Let us know how it turns out if you try it!
did you ever try and cook the next day? Wanted to do this for my kids school Thanksgiving feasts
Just made this tonight for my boyfriend and myself. It was probably the best homemade mac and cheese I’ve ever made. Very creamy and not dried out-just the way I like it! Thanks for the delicious recipe!
The key to a perfect homemade mac and cheese is totally Velveeta!!! I learned that last year. Otherwise the sauce comes out all grainy. This version looks INSANELY good and now that I’m allowed to have dairy again, I’m totally making it ๐
Really though, who out there does not like mac and cheese? It is just so addictingly delicious! I find myself eating it usually every week
YUM! Pinning, all that cheese makes me happy!
This mac and cheese looks heavenly!! i am loving all that cheesy goodness!! ๐
I am seriously just salivating here looking at the images. I don’t think mac and cheese can get more creamy, cheesy or delicious than this!
AAAHHHH – Cheesey Comfort! Thanks a million for sharing with us at Weekend Potluck. Pinned!!!
Wow, this looks so creamy and cheesy! I’ve yet to meet a mac n cheese that I didn’t love. Pinning
Velveeta in mac and cheese? Christin – my daughter loves mac and cheese – I need to tell her about this tip as she isn’t a fan of Velveeta either – but is always trying to get her mac and cheese the creamiest ever!