


There should be a little water left in the pasta.

Remove from heat but DO NOT DRAIN WATER.This will allow the noodles to not overcook in the oven. Be sure to cook pasta one minute shy of al dente (still a bit firm) according to the package instructions. Let it cook slowly until most of the water cooks away. In a large pot, add 5 cups of water a little salt and bring to a boil.I hope it brings as much love to your bellies as it has ours. This is a traditional recipe that is always on our menu and I plan to keep the tradition alive with my sweet girls. If you are in need of the perfect side dish for your next social gathering or holiday menu, look now further. This will dry it out and evaporate all that creamy texture. Make sure not to over bake your mac and cheese.DO NOT DRAIN NOODLES! This is one of my moms main tip for getting a super creamy consistency.Cook the pasta one minute shy of al dente (still a bit firm) according to the package instructions.If you are not a Velveeta fa, feel free to use a shredded cheese of choice. Use Velveeta to get a super creamy consistency.And let’s be honest, Mac and Cheese is the heart and soul of the holiday meal. It is sad for anyone in the back of the line that won’t experience the magic of this creamy Mac and Cheese. From past experience, this side dish is always the first to go. I usually make 2 large pans, especially for Christmas or Thanksgiving so there is enough to go around. Take my advice and always double this recipe. Any noodle will work…go by preference here! For me, I love using shell pasta, however, my mom loves using elbow and egg noodles. It is filled with shell pasta (or pasta of choice), Velveeta Cheese, butter, shredded cheddar, crackers and salt and pepper. Not only is it super creamy, but it has a crunch topping that really takes this side dish to the next level. It screams comfort and will have everyone running back for seconds. This recipe is legit one of the best side dishes you can take to a family gathering or add to your holiday menu.
