Boxed Mac-n-cheese (purple as required)

[EPeter213]

The time has come to begin preparing mac-n-cheese.

We must, however, use caution, as simply grabbing a box from our collective cupboard and following the printed directions may be insufficient to the task at hand.

Do your research. Study the recipes available and adapt them for your own use. Extra cheese, bacon, even toasted bread crumbs, can all contribute to improved results.

Additional consideration should be given to the cooking method. Stovetop, smoker, and oven are all valid choices, but the best results may require a combination of all 3.

This is just the beginning.

Where we go from here is up to you, but for the love of all that is holy, please do not suggest adding ham and pineapple.






After all, we aren’t talking about pizza.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

Personally I prefer the mountain house freeze dried Mac and cheese over the box stuff.

 

[rosejm]

Pot-luck Mac & Cheese is the best!

no cooking
no clean-up
if you don't like this one, move to the next dish
AYCE

Change my mind

 

[bcannon]

The best mac-n-cheese was a experiment. Made the noodles(2 boxes worth), diced up some grilled tbone steak, diced onion, diced hot peppers, and mixed everything together. I made enough I thought for my gkids and I for a couple meals.. It lasted about 15 minutes lol. Man is it good. Now I get the request everytime the gkids come over, papa can you make the cheesy steak noodles again please.. just puts a smile on my face everytime.

I used Kraft mac-n-cheese btw.

 

[JTScribe]

Velveeta Shells and Cheese is my favorite but my kids are Kraft snobs. They'll only eat it fresh, if it's microwaved they turn their nose up at it.

 

[EPeter213]

The white cheddar variety put out by Cracker Barrel is decent out of the box(bowl) but to make it really shine, I like to put it in individual stoneware crocks and bake it, then top with pulled pork and a drizzle of barbecue sauce.

Another twist on a classic: try topping green bean casserole with crispy fried jalapeños instead of fried onions. Tried it last thanksgiving and it was very well received.

 

[Kutnupe14]

I'd like to see the final product. The standard ingredient for any good Mac and Cheese outside the obvious, is flour. If you are using flour to make M&C, then you're already at a disadvantage.

 

[Bigtanker]

As a poor college student, I had an abundance of three ingredients. Ramen noodles, boxed mashed taters and Mac and cheese.

I mixed two of these quite often with surprisingly good results. (I think I actually mixed all 3 once)

Make your M&C. Make a portion of mashed taters, a little on the soupy side. Then blend and enjoy. Add some ketchup for a little extra.

As to the other combinations, mashed taters & ramen is a staple for my kids. They even started to sprinkle it with shredded cheese. They LOVE it. My mother-in-law really likes it too.

 

[EPeter213]

When it comes to dried taters, I like the Idahoan baby red variety.

 

[MRockwell]

Dangit, now I gotta make mac-n-cheese tonight. With bacon.

This is my go-to: https://www.seriouseats.com/sodium-citrate-baked-mac-and-cheese

If it's boxed m-n-c, I usually add a can of tuna and frozen peas. And if it's the name-brand microwave cups, make sure you add water before nuking(that ski condo probably still smells like burnt mac).

 

[deo62]

Anyone add pineapple???

 

[EPeter213]

Anyone add pineapple???

 

[OneBadV8]

Did someone mention ham, pineapple, and pizza?

 

[EPeter213]

Rutabaga

 

[OneBadV8]

I’ve been using this recipe for a while but I use pepper Jack cheese instead of cheddar or sometimes instead of the mozzarella. I usually skip the hot sauce too.

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese - The Salty Marshmallow

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese - This macaroni and cheese is every family's favorite comfort food pasta recipe made easy in the Instant Pot! You can have creamy, mouthwatering, homemade mac and cheese for dinner in about 10 minutes!

thesaltymarshmallow.com

 

[chocktaw2]

Add cooked pinto beans. You won't have to social distance, it will happen automatically.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Did someone mention ham, pineapple, and pizza?

 

[Kutnupe14]

Dangit, now I gotta make mac-n-cheese tonight. With bacon.

This is my go-to: https://www.seriouseats.com/sodium-citrate-baked-mac-and-cheese

If it's boxed m-n-c, I usually add a can of tuna and frozen peas. And if it's the name-brand microwave cups, make sure you add water before nuking(that ski condo probably still smells like burnt mac).

Ok, that looks good

 

[Kutnupe14]

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A Warhammer 40k reference???? Is this an INGO first?
Kut (nerds out)

 

[MRockwell]

Ok, that looks good

I usually don't use gruyere, or panko...I can't tell a difference.

Once had a friend tell me he wasn't a mac-n-cheese lover, he went back for seconds.