AuthorAndrew Wentz
00DifficultyBeginner

Quick & Easy Dinner Idea that can take that boring old boxed mac & cheese and take it to another level.

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Yields4 Servings
Prep Time5 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time20 mins
 1 Box of Mac & CheeseIgnore the instructions and ingredients.
 ¾ cup Milk
 ½ cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
 ½ tsp Onion Powder
 ½ tsp Garlic Powder
 1 pinch Paprika
 2 tbsp Butter
 Sriracha Sauce or a Pinch of Cayenne Pepper (optional)To Taste
1

Bring 1-1/2 qt. (6 cups) water to boil in large saucepan. Stir in Macaroni; cook 7 to 10 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally.

2

Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet on medium heat; drain. Add Cheese Sauce Mix and all remaining ingredients except macaroni; mix well. Simmer on medium-low heat 5 min. or butter is completely melted and meat mixture is heated through, stirring occasionally.

3

Drain macaroni. Add to ingredients in skillet; mix lightly.

Ingredients

 1 Box of Mac & CheeseIgnore the instructions and ingredients.
 ¾ cup Milk
 ½ cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
 ½ tsp Onion Powder
 ½ tsp Garlic Powder
 1 pinch Paprika
 2 tbsp Butter
 Sriracha Sauce or a Pinch of Cayenne Pepper (optional)To Taste

Directions

1

Bring 1-1/2 qt. (6 cups) water to boil in large saucepan. Stir in Macaroni; cook 7 to 10 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally.

2

Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet on medium heat; drain. Add Cheese Sauce Mix and all remaining ingredients except macaroni; mix well. Simmer on medium-low heat 5 min. or butter is completely melted and meat mixture is heated through, stirring occasionally.

3

Drain macaroni. Add to ingredients in skillet; mix lightly.

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