The recipe calls for 6 ounces of the pasta, but I just eye-balled it before letting the water come to a boil and cook the noodles for about 5 minutes. The key is to wait for most of the water to be soaked up and for the macaroni to be not quite al dente since it will keep cooking while you finish the recipe. This allows the noodles to plump up and absorb the liquid which, on top of saving me from having to drain it, also helps the dairy components combine better. I started by putting some macaroni in a pot and adding just enough water to cover them. There you have it! Ten perfect ways to take boxed macaroni and cheese and add a little extra something into it.Of course, I had to try it out. Poutine Mac and CheeseĪh, the old Canadian favorite mixed in with some Kraft dinner.Īdd French fries (made in an air fryer if you’ve got one) some cheese curds and brown gravy to your macaroni and cheese to create an unforgettable North of the Border Delight. If you really want to get the authentic buffalo experience, add some blue cheese crumbles in there for added flavor. Get some microwavable buffalo chicken strips, or just add buffalo sauce to your grilled or breaded chicken breast and mix it in with the macaroni and cheese. The mozzarella will get all melty in the pasta as well, creating a nice cheesy blend.
Half the cherry tomatoes first and chop the fresh basil. Namely, Caprese salad.Īdd some cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil. Add a little bit of grated parmesan cheese and parsley on top for some added flavor. Mix a few tablespoons of pesto in with your mac and cheese and then add in some chopped sun dried tomatoes. Top with your favorite condiments and you’ve got a little cheeseburger noodle dish! 7. Throw in some lettuce tomato, onion, and pickle. Once it’s all browned, drain the grease out and add it to your completed mac and cheese. You can create your own version of Hamburger Helper by frying up some ground meat and seasoning it with onion powder and garlic powder. You can even top it off with some ketchup or relish if you feel so inclined.ĭon’t give me that look! I’ve been doing this since I was a kid! 6. Drop them into the mac and cheese and mix it all up. Why not put some hot dogs in your mac and cheese?Įither grill or boil your hot dogs until they’re heated all the way through then cut them up into pieces. Hot DogsĮveryone is putting mac and cheese on hot dogs lately. Combine this with the broccoli from the last suggestion for a more complete meal. Stir the cooked chicken into the completed mac and cheese and you’ve successfully injected a little protein into your diet. Grill and season some chicken with garlic powder, onion powder and maybe even some cayenne if you want to give it a little kick. ChickenĬhicken makes a great addition to mac and cheese. Once the cheese is mixed in, pop the broccoli in and stir away. Steam or saute the broccoli, or just get one of those steamer microwave bags. If it contains broccoli it has to be healthy, right? Keep telling yourself that.īut seriously, adding some broccoli into your mac and cheese can inject a little cruciferous veggie goodness into an otherwise nutritionless meal. Throw in some frozen peas if you so choose. Once it’s completely combined pour it over the al dente pasta and it can be a little carbonara. Add EggsĮggs can be a great addition to boxed mac and cheese.Ĭrack two eggs into a bowl and stir the cheese mixture that comes in the mac and cheese box into them along with a little bit of milk. When it’s done, simply spoon the bacon into the macaroni and cheese and you’ve instantly got a mac and cheese that your kids will ask for all the time. (Unless you keep Kosher, in which case don’t do this or use turkey bacon.)įry up some bacon and chop it into one inch pieces while the water is boiling for your mac and cheese. When adding bacon to something you can’t go wrong. Here are 10 creative ways to make boxed mac and cheese work for you! 1. There are several ways you can throw a little special extra something into the mix in order to turn a typical box of Kraft dinner into a truly memorable meal that the entire family can enjoy. Macaroni and cheese is one of those go-to quick meals that moms around the country love to throw together when strapped for time.īut a box of mac and cheese doesn’t have to be plain. But it doesn’t have to be boring! We’ve got ten ways to jazz it up. Sometimes the answer to dinner is boxed mac and cheese.
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