OK, watch out world! I am bringin’ my specialty Mac N’ Cheese into your home and hearts! This post will show you how to make the BEST Mac N’ Cheese out there and will also showcase my horrible excellent cooking skills.
First, buy the best box-o-lunch out there, Kraft Mac N’ Cheese. I decided to upgrade for today’s post and I purchased the SPIRALS instead of regular ole macaroni (your welcome).
Next, boil some water.
TIP: Add some salt to the water (why, I don’t know, but Food Network people always do that)
Once you have a rapid boil, add the Spirals.
TIP: Remember to take the powdered-cheese packet OUT of the box before you dump out the pasta (OOPS!)
Once the pasta is cooked and drained, add the packet o’ cheese, butter and milk.
TIP: Although the directions say “add 3 TBLS (tablespoons) of Fat Free Milk”, I added some 2% milk (walkin’ out on a limb here). I felt this gave the Mac N’ Cheese a more creamy texture. Holla!!
Now here is where I really shine…I let the Mac N Cheese sit for about 3.5 minutes. This will allow my emulsifiers (another Food Network term that I am probably using incorrectly) to thicken up so it won’t be too runny.
Lastly, it is all about presentation. After searching through the fridge, I found some old celery. I chopped off the flowery part at the top and added it to the Mac N Cheese bowls. Did my kids eat that part? I am sre they did not.
Thanks for taking the time to learn how to make stellar Mac N’ Cheese. If anyone has any tips or tricks to make box-o-Mac N’ Cheese a little better, leave me a comment, I would love to know!! :-)
And, because this is all that matters, here is a shot of Ryland’s review (ok, I bribed him a bit with candy, but it’s all good):
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you are so funny!
Hahaha.. What a fun post! You have me laughing at work:) Thanks!
This is hilarious!! My tip: 3 tbls butter and only a drop of milk. Sprinkle johnnys seasonsing salt priorto serving.
You bribed him with candy? I would think that delish mac and cheese would be enough. Fun post!
If you want it creamier, try whole milk instead. As for add-ins, there’s always the classic frozen peas and tuna
Hahaha, this post is hilarious Keri!! Thank you for sharing your amazing skills! =)
You are so funny! You make macaroni & cheese look fabulous!!!
I loved the cooking post. We add grated cheese to ours to make it cheesy.