Velveeta Down-Home Macaroni and Cheese
Velvety Velveeta sauce cloaks tender elbows, then bakes under a sharp Cheddar sprinkle and buttery RITZ crumb topping for a cozy, nostalgic casserole. It’s rich, salty-sweet from the crackers, and satisfyingly gooey inside with a light golden crunch on top—perfect for weeknights or potlucks when you want classic comfort.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Velveeta Down-Home Macaroni and Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.57 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 34 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 6
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; whisk in the flour. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
- 3
Slowly stir in the milk and bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the Velveeta; cook and stir until melted, about 3 minutes. Stir in the cooked macaroni.
- 5
Pour the mixture into the prepared dish; sprinkle with the Cheddar cheese. Mix 5 tablespoons melted butter with the cracker crumbs; sprinkle over the casserole.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 627.35 kcal High 31%
- Protein 26.06 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 63.97 g 23%
- Total Fat 29.96 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 17.63 g High 88%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 83.84 mg High 28%
- Sodium 467.35 mg High 20%
- Dietary Fiber 2.46 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 4.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.4 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 516.23 mg Good Source 40%
- Iron 2.8 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 222.92 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 149.13 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.71 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Velveeta Down Home Macaroni and Cheese is made with 8 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Assorted Crackers, Butter, Cake Flour, and Cheese Cubes. Each serving provides about 627.35 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Velveeta Down-Home Macaroni and Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are Assorted Crackers, Butter, Cake Flour, Cheese Cubes, Cooking Spray. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Velveeta Down-Home Macaroni and Cheese?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 627.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Velveeta Down-Home Macaroni and Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Velveeta Down-Home Macaroni and Cheese healthy?
- Velveeta Down-Home Macaroni and Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 627.35 calories and 26.06 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 467.35 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 17.63 g (88% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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