Decadent Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Decadent Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (16-ounce) box rotini pasta; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk; 2 large eggs, lightly whisked; 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, cut into small pieces; 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt with honey; 8 ounces Velveeta, cut into small cubes; 1 (16-ounce) brick sharp or very sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated; 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus additional salt for the pasta water and to taste; Black pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon dried dill; 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley; Approximately 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste; Approximately 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste; Garlic powder, to taste; Onion powder, to taste; Butter-toasted panko breadcrumbs, optional

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:35min

This Decadent Macaroni and Cheese is an ultra-creamy baked mac and cheese made with sharp cheddar, Velveeta, butter, heavy cream, evaporated milk and a rich egg custard. Rotini pasta catches all that creamy cheese in every bite. It's an indulgent side dish for Thanksgiving, holidays, Sunday dinner or any time you want really good homemade mac and cheese.

Updated at: Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:04:17 GMT