I don't like mayonnaise .because I'm an east man. Yes, add milk to the powdered kind. I rarely make it though, and usually if I eat it it is just plain and it's fine with me. I think that it would be quite possible to do a good lentil soup for less than the cost of an inexpensive box of mac 'n' cheese. But right now I don't have any, and adding the mayo enhances the flavor. We do not do pasta because of hubby, but I do use other convenience foods. I do like egg sandwiches with mayo on the bread. We used to eat some hamburger helper at times and my daughter would add some peas or more noodles. I like Italian sausage, but no one else in my family does. If making ahead, store in a plastic sandwich bag. Good food! That's a neat idea. Cheddar is best but add a melter like fontina, Monterey jack or some parmesan. I am getting with my daughter and teaching her how to make goulash and vegetable soup with such things as brocoll, cauliflower and cabbage. Peas. Because the cayenne pepper is in powder form, it offers a consistent heat that you can modulate by adding exactly the amount that you want. I love to put them in my ramen or I like to just cook them up and them for breakfast with some eggs and toast. For some reason cheese and mayo is disgusting for me, it's nothing personal just my own preference. I haven't had that in a while because I'm the only one that eats the little smokies and they always go bad before I have the chance to eat them all. Today we are going to change the texture of the mac and cheese … . Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for some heat . Mayonnaise actually enhances the taste of ordinary mac and cheese. I would love it. Anyway, I think I'm going to try putting some mayonnaise in it next time. So yummy :). It is easy to do, and it is fairly inexpensive to do so. It made it more tasty. The powder just does not work for me. I actually used to make this thing with the boxed mac & cheese where you added stewed tomatoes and tuna...sounds gross but it was amazing. hehe.. It gives the cheese a cheesier flavor. I wrap individual slices in freezer wrap and freeze it, somewhat as a safety feature for my bacon-lovin' self! And for mac and cheese, I like to add chunks of bacon, but only occasionally. I’ve never done that. I buy bacon bits in bulk and they are good added to stuff. I'm not sure I could do it with mac and cheese but perhaps some kinds of other flavorings. While the original Kraft Mac and Cheese will always hold a place in our hearts, it's time to change it up and expand our horizons with these awesome add-ins. I understand what you mean by flavor enhancement. What I love to have is a packet of Ramen and then take a few of the Little Smokies sausages and put them in the soup. I love peppers. I like salsa too.. Salsa is a big mainstay for me. I couldn't understand how someone could eat a cheeseburger from BK with mayo on it, it was so gross to me. If you buy boxed items like I do, do you dress them up? Mayonnaise actually enhances the taste of ordinary mac and cheese. Typically, boxed mac and cheese is over cooked and limp with little in the way of flavor. This Buffalo chicken mac and cheese adds a nice bit of heat. Choose your cheeses thoughtfully. It still makes my stomach churn reading your question, I wouldn't recommend making mac and cheese with mayo. I don't buy boxed macaroni and cheese any more, but the mayonnaise sounds good. I keep lots of herbs and spices on hand. I can't keep velveeta cheese in the house to use for cooking... it ends up getting used on toast or something. I had not heard of that, but I see where it could be really good. They're so yummy but I just can't eat the whole package in time. Have a great mylot experience ahead! I like hot sauce and sometimes add a dash of it to my mac and cheese. Yes, I always add to prepared foods to make them a bit more like a real meal. Typically, boxed mac and cheese is over cooked and limp with little in the way of flavor. My first trick is to add salt to the water before cooking the pasta. Boil the noodle, add the powder, and then add the mayo a bit at a time until its creamy. When you use the box kind do you add the milk? I will send you recipes if you want. I have to go with cheap, and for $10 or less I can have 10 meals with mac and cheese. BRING a gallon of water and salt to a boil over high heat in a large pot. I like the Velveeta kind also but it is more expensive and I need cheap in order to make my food money last. So adding more cheese — be it cheddar, soft goat, or even blue — to the pot is more than OK. The mayo really brings out the cheese flavor. This one seems pretty obvious, but we're going to start with it anyway. You could leave well enough alone, but a bit of over-indulgence never hurt anyone. Spice up your mac and cheese game … I try to eat frozen or fresh. Add mascarpone. How do you do your boxed foods to make things taste better. *This recipe will work with 2 percent low-fat or 0 percent non-fat Greek yogurt, but results are best with full-fat Greek yogurt. I bet your tummy would hurt at all. I always get extra packets at Arby's and then I have them to season other things as well. So to make it much better I put mayonnaise in it also to give it that whang that I like. . What Can I Add to a Box of Kraft Mac and Cheese to Make It Better? Nothing fancy, just something to get me through the day. It gives the cheese a cheesier flavor. I like to make mac and cheese with sausage mixed in it. Why not just cook the noodles and add some butter (not butter spray, that's gross too) or use copious amounts of butter and add the cheese packet. I can’t believe that … Therefore, it's a treat, not a staple. I'll have to try that. To get creamy mac and cheese, you have to have a ... Add yogurt. I love canned goulash soup, its inexpensive and filling. Pasta and peas go together perfectly. **To easily turn 1 slice of white or wheat bread into fresh crumbs, tear the slice into pieces and process on low in a food processor into fine crumbs. steven doesn't like tomatoes so I add onion and put put catchup on my plate and mix it up. I sometimes add a can of diced tomatoes to it also to make it different. PQ, I was going to ask, Mayo, or Miracle Whip or store brand white salad dressing. The key is a combination of Blue Plate® Mayonnaise, tangy Greek yogurt and sharp cheddar. one of those mayo based horse radish sauces is good. https://www.simplyrecipes.com/4_best_add_ins_for_macaroni_and_cheese I love mac and cheese with the cheese packet that is soft. Not only does it improve the flavor, it can give it an appealing touch of red as well. Kraft patented his invention and used it to make canned, shelf-stable cheese. I'll have to try the mayo. Years ago, I started adding mayo to my mashed potatoes now and then and it really "amps up" the flavor in a way that's hard to describe. I'm not really fond of boxed stuff since we make our dishes from scratch where I come from. ONe time I forgot to and it tasted awful lol. It's rather bland made as directed, and I don't care for bland tasting foods. he he he. And again, it's not a regular thing. I know for a fact that scrambled eggs are far better when adding mayonnaise. I like the 2 pound Cabot cheese.. but it's nearly $8. You are making me hungry here! Frying up bacon and adding it sounds great too. He sold millions of pounds of the stuff to the American military during World War I. I haven't really broken down the price on my homemade mac 'n' cheese, but I was just sitting here and estimating... Buying elbow macaroni in bulk and being conservative with the cheese usage but using a decent quality cheese, I would say that I could do it at less than 60 cents per serving... possibly quite a bit less if I find a sale on my usual brand of cheese. With boxed mac and cheese I like to add more cheese! Normally, you would do the … The peas are great with either white … I can't afford the Velveeta kind to buy it in bulk. It's very common for quick meals. The mayo really enhances the flavor of the cheese.. it's tangy like cheddar cheese.