Classic Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
- 12 ounces, weight Dry Macaroni Elbows
- 3 Tablespoons Butter
- 16 ounces, weight Velveeta
- 6 slices Easy Melt American Cheese
- 6 ounces, weight Plain Yogurt
- 3 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon Dry Ground Mustard
- 1/4 teaspoons Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- 1/4 teaspoons Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Whole Milk, Heavy Whipping Cream, Or Half-and-half (use Up To Double This Amount If Needed)
- Cook the macaroni according to the directions on the package.
- When done pour into a colander to drain off the water.
- Then put the macaroni back in the pot and stir in about 3 tablespoons of butter to prevent sticking.
- Set aside.
- Cut the Velveeta into cubes so it melts quicker.
- Take the sliced cheese and quarter each slice.
- In a medium-sized, non-stick saucepan combine the yogurt, Velveeta cubes and cheese slices.
- Add the Parmesan, ground mustard and onion powder.
- Add salt and pepper to suit your taste.
- The measurements listed in the recipe are how I made mine.
- Heat the mixture gradually to prevent the cheese from sticking or burning.
- When there are no more lumps, pour the sauce over the pasta.
- Stir in 2-4 tablespoons of half-and-half/whole milk/heavy whipping cream to make it extra creamy, and to promote overall deliciousness.
- At this point, I like to set the pot back on the burner, on low heat, to let it heat up again.
- Macaroni and cheese is always best served warm.
macaroni elbows, butter, weight velveeta, american cheese, yogurt, parmesan, ground mustard, onion powder, salt, pepper, milk
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/classic-creamy-macaroni-and-cheese/ (may not work)