Kraft Macaroni and Cheese is a quick and easy dish that takes only a matter of minutes to prepare! It is often enjoyed without adding any extra ingredients, as it is smooth, creamy, and delicious all on its own. If you like, you can upgrade this regular boxed dish to something a bit more special by adding ingredients such as bacon, ginger, cherry tomatoes, or chili beans. However you choose to prepare your Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, it is sure to always be a success.
[Edit]Ingredients
[Edit]Making Standard Kraft Macaroni and Cheese
- of water
- 1 package of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese
- 1/4 cup (55 g) of margarine
- of milk
Makes 3 servings
[Edit]Upgrading Kraft Macaroni and Cheese
- 3 slices of American cheese
- 4 slices of bacon
- 1/2 tsp (5.7 g) of chipotle in adobo
- 1 tbsp (3.1 g) of fresh ginger, grated
- of sriracha hot sauce
- 1/4 cup (25 g) of green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup (25 g) of panko
- 1/2 cup (74.5 g) of cherry tomatoes, halved
- of mozzarella balls
- 1 can of chili beans
- 1/4 cup (25 g) of cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup (115 g) of sour cream
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Cayenne pepper, to taste
- Curry powder, to taste
[Edit]Steps
[Edit]Making Standard Kraft Macaroni and Cheese
- Bring of water to a boil in a saucepan. Pour the water into the saucepan. Place the saucepan on the stovetop and adjust the temperature to high. Wait until the water begins to bubble rapidly.[1]
- Cook the macaroni for 7-8 minutes. Open the package with the dry macaroni in it. Carefully pour it into the boiling water, taking care not to splash the water. Stir the macaroni occasionally as it cooks. When the macaroni feels tender, this means that it is ready.[2]
- Drain the water from the macaroni. Remove the saucepan from the heat once the macaroni is tender. Place a colander in the sink and gently tip the contents of the saucepan into it. The water will drain away, leaving the macaroni in the colander.[5]
- Don’t rinse the macaroni with fresh water.
- Place the macaroni, margarine, milk, and cheese sauce mix into the saucepan. Transfer the macaroni from the colander back into the saucepan. Add 1/4 cup (55 g) of margarine, of milk, and the cheese sauce mix into the saucepan.[6]
- The cheese sauce mix is the second packet in the Kraft Macaroni and Cheese box.
- Stir the ingredients to combine them. Use a wooden spoon to mix together the macaroni, margarine, milk, and cheese sauce. Continue stirring until the cheese sauce, milk, and margarine has dissolved into a smooth and creamy sauce.[7][8]
- Serve the macaroni and cheese immediately or store it in the refrigerator. Divide the macaroni and cheese into individual serving bowls. If you don’t want to eat it straight away, let it cool before placing it into an airtight container. Store the airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.[9]
[Edit]Upgrading Kraft Macaroni and Cheese
- Replace some of the margarine with American cheese to make the dish creamier. Once you have cooked the macaroni and are adding the ingredients into the saucepan to make the cheese sauce, replace half of the margarine with 3 slices of American cheese. This means that you will add 1/8 cup (27.5 g) of margarine, 3 slices of American cheese, of milk, and the cheese sauce mix into the saucepan with the macaroni.
- The American cheese will melt as you stir it in.
- Alternatively, you can add all of the required margarine and 3 slices of American cheese if you want the dish to be extra cheesy However, the dish will become more greasy.
- Mix in bacon and chipotle for a spicy and smoky dish. Fry 4 slices of bacon while the macaroni is cooking. Slice the bacon into small pieces once it is cooked. Stir in the bacon pieces and 1/2 tsp (5.7 g) of chipotle in adobo once the macaroni and cheese is ready.[10]
- Add sriracha, ginger, green onions, and panko for a more decadent dish. Add a zing of flavor to amp up a regular boxed macaroni and cheese dish. When the dish is complete, stir in 1 tbsp (3.1 g) of freshly grated ginger and of sriracha hot sauce. Then sprinkle 1/4 cup (25 g) of green onions and 1/4 cup (25 g) of panko over the top of the dish.[11]
- Panko are Japanese breadcrumbs.
- Adjust the amount of ginger and sriracha hot sauce to taste.
- Use cherry tomatoes and basil to make a Margarita-themed dish. Cook the macaroni and cheese first. Then stir in 1/2 cup (74.5 g) of halved cherry tomatoes and 1/4 cup (6.25 g) of fresh, chopped basil. This will also make the dish more colorful![12] of mozzarella balls.}}
- Add chili beans and cheddar cheese to make a hearty meal. Heat up 1 can of chili beans while the macaroni and cheese is cooking. When it’s ready, pour the chili beans over the dish and sprinkle 1/4 cup (25 g) of shredded cheddar cheese on top.[13]
- Add 1/2 cup (115 g) of sour cream just before serving if you prefer.
- Add your favorite powdered seasonings to jazz it up. Keep it simple by preparing the macaroni and cheese as normal and mixing through salt and freshly ground black pepper once it is ready. Alternatively, try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of curry powder to add a spicy hit to this favorite dish.[14]
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[Edit]Tips
- You can freeze Kraft macaroni and cheese in an airtight container or a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Although it will keep indefinitely, its quality will start to degrade after 2 months.[15]
- Always freeze the cheese sauce with the macaroni, otherwise it will go mushy when it is thawed.
[Edit]Things You’ll Need
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Fork
- Colander
- Serving bowls
- Airtight container
[Edit]Related wikiHows
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- Cook Packaged Macaroni and Cheese
- Make 15 Minute Macaroni and Cheese
- Make Macaroni and Cheese
- Make Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
- Make Macaroni and Cheese
- Make Cheesy Pasta
- Cook Cheese Pasta
- Make a Simple Cheese Sauce
- Make Egg Macaroni Pasta
- Reheat Macaroni and Cheese
[Edit]References
[Edit]Quick Summary
- ↑ https://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipe/056248/kraft-macaroni-cheese-dinner
- ↑ https://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipe/056248/kraft-macaroni-cheese-dinner
- ↑ https://medium.com/@tonx/how-to-make-a-perfect-kraft-macaroni-and-cheese-b7f383198ec1
- ↑ https://youtu.be/x-9Qd1s67OI?t=54
- ↑ https://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipe/056248/kraft-macaroni-cheese-dinner
- ↑ https://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipe/056248/kraft-macaroni-cheese-dinner
- ↑ https://youtu.be/x-9Qd1s67OI?t=72
- ↑ https://medium.com/@tonx/how-to-make-a-perfect-kraft-macaroni-and-cheese-b7f383198ec1
- ↑ https://www.stilltasty.com/fooditems/index/17611
- ↑ https://www.today.com/food/hack-your-mac-11-simple-ways-make-boxed-mac-cheese-t75441
- ↑ https://www.today.com/food/hack-your-mac-11-simple-ways-make-boxed-mac-cheese-t75441
- ↑ https://www.thrillist.com/recipe/nation/10-ways-to-boost-your-boxed-macaroni-and-cheese-for-10#
- ↑ https://www.thrillist.com/recipe/nation/10-ways-to-boost-your-boxed-macaroni-and-cheese-for-10#
- ↑ https://www.thrillist.com/recipe/nation/10-ways-to-boost-your-boxed-macaroni-and-cheese-for-10
- ↑ https://www.stilltasty.com/fooditems/index/17611
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