# Mac and Cheese

A creamy, cheesy macaroni and cheese recipe, perfect for a party.

- Total time: 45 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 stick butter
- 2 heaping spoonfuls flour
- heavy cream
- milk
- 1 handful Velveeta cheese
- pasta
- white Italian blend cheese (mozzarella, parmesan)
- triple blend cheddar cheese (sharp, mild, white)
- Havarti cheese slices
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt
- fresh cracked pepper
- medium cheddar cheese

## Instructions

1. Melt one stick of butter.
2. Add two heaping spoonfuls of flour to the melted butter and stir until it forms a soft consistency, creating a roux.
3. Add heavy cream gradually, stirring each time until smooth to prevent lumps.
4. Finish with a little bit of milk to balance the sauce.
5. Add a big handful of Velveeta cheese and melt it to create a creamy base.
6. Start cooking the pasta.
7. Add white Italian blend cheese, including mozzarella and parmesan, and stir until melted.
8. Add the triple blend of cheddar cheese (sharp, mild, and white) and mix in.
9. Break up and add Havarti cheese slices a little at a time, ensuring the sauce does not boil.
10. Season the cheese sauce with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and fresh cracked pepper.
11. Strain the cooked pasta and place it into a big aluminum pan.
12. Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and stir until everything is well coated.
13. Sprinkle in medium cheddar cheese and mix slightly, leaving some big pieces of cheese.
14. Bake in the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) for about 45 minutes.

## Equipment

- aluminum pan
- oven

## Tips

- Add cream/milk gradually and stir to prevent lumps.
- Do not boil the cheese sauce as it will make the mac and cheese gritty.
- Mix in some cheese only slightly to leave big pieces for a nice cheese pull after baking.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BGnQf1ZAc/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4dd63ef7-02e2-4f91-927f-f151e99fc3d6
- Extracted: 2026-05-16

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