I turned out really good - very cheesy and saucy (I left a fair amount of pasta water in the pot after draining), and a bit salty (I salted the pasta water before cooking the pasta). I substituted Parmigiano-Reggiano for the Gruyère cheese and pepperoni for the ham. Here is a version I just made using what I had available in the fridge. Alternative Version with Parmigiano-Reggiano.Once the mixture is combined and smooth, season with black pepper and salt if needed, and serve. In this example I used sliced Ambassador franks (Ambassador Old Fashioned Wieners), but cubed ham or sliced pepperoni works well too. ![]() Adding smoked meats compliments the richness of the cheese and adds depth. Next add diced ham or sliced franks or sausage if desired. Add salt, pepper, and cheese, stirring until cheese is melted. Blend in flour, stir in milk slowly, and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a heavy saucepan. Add Ham, Sausage or Franks (optional) and Stir in milk or cream. Step 1 Cook macaroni as directed on package and drain.With the butter and Velveeta mostly melted, mix in the shredded Gruyère (or similar cheese). Allow the butter to melt and the Velveeta to begin incorporating. Add the butter and cubed Velveeta to the pasta with reserve pasta water. Add the butter and cubed Velveeta cheese.The dish is ready when the cheese is melted on top and the inside is hot and bubbly. Bake in a 325F oven for about 15 minutes. ![]() Add in cheese and stir until melted and creamy. When butter has melted whisk in flour and cook about 30 seconds, whisking continuously. Pour the mixture into a 9 x 13-inch (3-quart) baking dish. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter. ![]() The more you add, the saucier but thinner cheese sauce becomes. Stir in the cooked pasta until all of the noodles are coated in the creamy sauce. The pasta water adds liquid and starch back to the dish. Return the reserve pasta water (amount based on recipe size) to the drained pasta. Add salt to the pasta water if you like saltier pasta.ĭrain the pasta keeping reserve pasta water (with experience, skip this step and just allow "the right amount" of cooked pasta water to remain in the pot after draining). Steps | Creamy Mac and Cheese with VelveetaĬook the pasta to slightly under-cooked. Velveeta and Parmigiano Reggiano with Pepperoni Mac and Cheese Version.
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