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How Long Can Velveeta Shells and Cheese Sit Out

If you're looking for an easy weeknight dinner or a comfort food meal that the whole family will enjoy, this Velveeta mac and cheese recipe is perfect!

There are so many different ways to macaroni and cheese. If you're like me, you've probably tried quite a few of them. But I've found that Velveeta mac and cheese is one of the easiest macaroni and cheese recipes to make!

That makes it perfect for almost any night of the week. Or really just any time you and your family are craving a bowl of creamy mac and cheese!

(I'm currently updating the photos as I've made this recipe more than a few times in my quest for perfection!)

Velveeta Mac and Cheese - This easy macaroni and cheese recipe is perfect for busy families. If comfort foods are what you're craving this easy recipe will get the job done! I love the simple ingredient list! Check it out and you might have everything you already need right in your kitchen!

Velveeta Mac and Cheese Recipe

In the kitchen, I'm all about easy.

I like recipes with short ingredient lists and easy directions.

I also like comfort food. So homemade mac and cheese with Velveeta is one of my go-to recipes when I want an easy macaroni recipe that I know will be creamy and delicious.

This recipe has three ingredients (if you don't count the salt and pepper) and you can make it in less than 30 minutes!

Oh, and another great thing about easy mac and cheese is that it appeals to most picky eaters too!

Bowl of macaroni and cheese.

Velveeta Mac n Cheese Ingredients

  • 3 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 package (16 oz) Velveeta block cheese
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Homemade Mac and Cheese with Velveeta

  1.  Cook pasta according to directions on the packaging. Drain.
  2. Cut Velveeta into cubes. Add to cooked pasta.
  3. Add milk to pasta.
  4. Stir over low heat until cheese is melted.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste.

And then sit down and enjoy a warm bowl of Velveeta mac 'n cheese with your family! It's as easy as that!

Bite of Velveeta macaroni and cheese.

Printable Velveeta Mac and Cheese Recipe

3 Ingredient Velveeta Mac and Cheese

This easy Velveeta macaroni and cheese recipe is perfect for busy families. If comfort foods are what you're craving this easy recipe will get the job done! I love the simple ingredient list! Check it out and you might have everything you already need right in your kitchen!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Servings: 6

  • 3 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 pkg (16oz) Velveeta block cheese
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • salt and pepper, to taste

  • Cook pasta according to directions on packaging and drain.

  • Cut Velveeta into cubes and mix into cooked pasta.

  • Add the milk.

  • Stir over low to medium heat until cheese has melted.

  • Season with salt and pepper as desired.

This recipe reheats in the microwave well too. So you can make a bigger batch if you want and enjoy the leftovers.

If you're facing a busy family week, it's a great way to make sure that you have something easy to pull out for dinner! We rarely have a complaint when it's on the menu here either as a main dish or a side dish!

VELVEETA MAC AND CHEESE FAQ

IS VELVEETA REAL CHEESE?

Today's Velveeta is made from whey protein concentrate and milk protein. Even though it's not a true cheese, it's a good source of calcium.

HOW DO YOU KEEP VELVEETA CHEESE CREAMY?

The best way to keep Velveeta cheese creamy is to keep it warm. If you plan on doing dips with it, keep them warm in a slow cooker. For this macaroni and cheese it is best served warm.

HOW LONG IS VELVEETA CHEESE GOOD FOR?

It has a long shelf life because it has some preservatives in it. Check your package for a use-by date, but generally it will keep its quality for about 6 months if you don't open it.

DOES VELVEETA NEED TO BE REFRIGERATED?

It doesn't need to be refrigerated. Once you open it, it is recommended that you store it in the refrigerator, but it's not required.

HOW DO YOU STORE LEFTOVER VELVEETA CHEESE?

You can keep unopened packages in the pantry. They're shelf stable. But you should keep them in a cool, dry location. Once you open the package, I recommend wrapping the leftovers in plastic wrap and putting it in the refrigerator. I usually try to use it within a few weeks of opening it.

FAVORITE MACARONI AND CHEESE RECIPES

  • Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
  • Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
  • Baked Sloppy Joe Macaroni and Cheese

Homemade macaroni and cheese made with Velveeta cheese.

How Long Can Velveeta Shells and Cheese Sit Out

Source: https://thesimpleparent.com/velveeta-mac-and-cheese/