Ooey Gooey Mac and Cheese

This ooey gooey mac and cheese blends tender elbow pasta with 3 types of cheese for a quick side dish that goes well with chicken, beef, or pork.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 403 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 3 cups half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 8 ounces processed cheese (such as Velveeta®)
• 1 pound cooked elbow macaroni
• 0.5 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook and stir in hot butter until fragrant. Stir in flour, mustard powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until well combined. Whisk in half-and-half. Simmer, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add processed cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Cheddar cheese; stir until melted.

Step 3

Pour cheese sauce over cooked macaroni in a large serving bowl; stir well to combine.