On 12/21/2017 6:23 PM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> On Thu, 21 Dec 2017 18:18:09 -0500, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> On 12/21/2017 1:42 PM, Gary wrote:
>>> jmcquown wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Baked mac & cheese was one of the main course meals my mother made for
>>>> us. That or scalloped or au gratin potates. It was dinner.
>>>
>>> Never for me but I did love what my mom made.
>>>
>>> She never added meat, although I had it once with very spiced
>>> ground beef and loved it even better. She said she used cooked
>>> macaroni noodles and lots of Velvetta cheese back in the day. I
>>> loved the topping best...the browned and almost blackened cheese.
>>> My brother and sister got very little of that.
>>>
>> Mom used Velveeta melted in a white sauce. Don't knock it, that stuff
>> makes great mac & cheese.
>>
>> Jill
>
> even a little Velveeta in the sauce will keep the sauce creamy. I
> experimented one year.
> Janet US
>
It melts so easily and the sauce is nice and smooth. It is also less
oily than just cheddar. I always add a little Velveeta to the white
sauce when making mac & cheese.

Jill