Velveeta Mac-N-Cheese

So my kids prefer the kind that comes in a blue box, but they will eat this when I make it.

1/4 C. (1/2 stick) butter, divided
1/4 C. flour
1 C. milk
1/2 lb. (8 oz) Velveeta, cut up
2 C. (8 oz.) cooked and drained macaroni
1/2 C. shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 C. crushed Ritz crackers


preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt 3 Tbs. of butter in a medium saucepan on low heat. Add flour; mix well. Cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly. Slowly add milk stirring until it is well blended. Cook on medium heat until the mixture boils and thickens while constantly stirring. Add the Velveeta, cook until melted. Add the macaroni and stir lightly. Spoon into lightly greased casserole dish; sprinkle with cheese. Melt remaining butter and toss with cracker crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake for 20 minutes, or until heated through.

This makes about 5 servings.