Easy Ready Made Macaroni and Cheese
Transform your go-to comfort food into a creamy, flavor-packed masterpiece with this Easy Ready Made Macaroni and Cheese recipe! In just 15 minutes, you can elevate boxed mac and cheese by blending its classic cheese powder with rich whole milk, melted butter, and a duo of shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. A pinch of garlic powder, black pepper, and salt adds a gourmet touch, creating a velvety sauce that coats every bite of tender pasta. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a satisfying side dish, this simple recipe combines convenience and indulgence, making it a family favorite you’ll want to whip up again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box Boxed macaroni and cheese
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt to the water.
Cook the pasta from the boxed macaroni and cheese according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In the same pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium-low heat.
Stir in the milk, then sprinkle in the cheese powder from the boxed macaroni and cheese.
Whisk the mixture well to create a smooth, creamy sauce.
Gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese (if using), stirring until fully melted and combined.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, stirring to evenly distribute the seasoning.
Return the cooked pasta to the pot, mixing thoroughly to coat all the noodles with the cheesy sauce.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed.
Serve immediately and enjoy your upgraded macaroni and cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1855 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.1 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.5 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 325 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 3907 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.5 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.9 g | ||
| Protein | 83.9 g | 168% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 2268 mg | 174% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 879 mg | 19% | |
*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.
