Everyone can take what's in the blue box and throw it together, but the key is putting the ingredients together in the right order.
Step 1
Fill a pot about three-quarters full of water and bring to a boil. There's no need to measure the water, since you'll be draining the noodles later.
Step 2
While the water is coming to a boil, get out your ingredients. Measure 1/4 cup milk and cut off the amount of butter you'll need. The instructions call for more butter, but if you like it creamy, use the full amount.
Step 3
Pour in the noodles when the water reaches a rolling boil and bubbles are actively rising to the top. Stir a few times so they won't stick together.
Step 4
Drain the noodles when they are done (you can tell by tasting it, or having good timing). Pour the noodles back into the pan.
Step 5
Add the butter and stir. Keep stirring until the noodles are coated and the butter is completely melted.
Step 6
Pour in the cheese sauce, making sure to get all of the powder from the corners.
Step 7
Pour milk over the sauce, and then stir everything together, working from the edge of the pot inwards, in a folding motion.
Step 8
Scoop into a bowl and enjoy!
Tips
For a little extra flavor, add a dash of nutmeg. It brings out the cheese flavor really nicely.
Grate some cheddar cheese over it at the end and stir to mix. This makes it extra cheesy.
- Add a can of tuna after everything's mixed together. Be sure to drain the tuna first. Even if you don't normally like tuna, try it in Mac and Cheese. It's delicious.
- A bit of yogurt or sour cream can give macaroni and cheese a bit more of a tang and help make it creamy. You could substitute it for part of the butter to lighten things up.
- If you save excess macaroni it probably wont taste as good a day or so later. Add a little milk and/or shredded cheese to the noodles and microwave to help bring back the flavor and texture.
