Boxed Macaroni and Cheese Success 1
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistibly creamy and flavorful upgrade to boxed macaroni and cheese! "Boxed Macaroni and Cheese Success 1" takes the simplicity of a boxed mix and elevates it with rich additions like shredded cheddar, cream cheese, and a perfect blend of seasonings, including garlic powder and paprika. In just 20 minutes, this recipe delivers a velvety, homemade-tasting cheese sauce that clings to tender pasta, creating comfort food magic. Perfect as a quick meal for two or a satisfying side dish, this enhanced macaroni and cheese is a foolproof way to turn a pantry staple into a crowd-pleasing favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box Boxed macaroni and cheese
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Cream cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 6 cups Water
Instructions
Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot over high heat.
Add the macaroni from the boxed macaroni and cheese to the boiling water and cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
Drain the macaroni in a colander, shaking off excess water, and return it to the pot.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter until melted and evenly coated over the pasta.
Mix in the cheese powder packet from the boxed macaroni and cheese kit along with 1 cup of whole milk, stirring to combine until smooth.
Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons of cream cheese to the pot. Stir until the cheeses melt completely and create a creamy consistency.
Sprinkle in 0.5 teaspoons of garlic powder, 0.25 teaspoons of paprika, 0.25 teaspoons of salt, and 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper. Mix thoroughly to incorporate the spices evenly.
Continue stirring over low heat for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Serve immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of extra cheddar cheese or paprika if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1619 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.5 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.9 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 271 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 3208 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.2 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.1 g | ||
| Protein | 64.1 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1661 mg | 128% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 860 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
