Plain Ole Mac n Cheese Recipe

"This is the Mac n Cheese I ate growing up. I've tried fancier recipes but they just didn't tickle my comfort spot like Mom's did. This is fast, easy and comforting."

Original is 8 servings

Metric US

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Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (179.6 g)
Calories 184.9
Total Fat - 7 g
Saturated Fat - 4.3 g
Cholesterol - 23.3 mg
Sodium - 445.8 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 23.4 g
Dietary Fiber - 2.3 g
Sugars - 2.3 g
Protein - 8.5 g
Calcium - 146.9 mg
Iron - 1 mg
Vitamin C - 0.5 mg
Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

In medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add salt and macaroni. Lower heat and simmer until macaroni is barely tender. Drain and return macaroni to pan.

Step 2

Over low heat. Add milk start with 1/4 cup, and Velveeta to macaroni. Heat until Velveeta is melted. Add additional milk if you want a thinner sauce. Serve.