How to Make Kraft Mac and Cheese Better
How to Make Kraft Mac and Cheese Better: a few simple ways to make your boxed macaroni tastes like it's made from scratch. Rich, creamy, and insanely easy!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 371kcal
Ingredients
Breadcrumb Topping
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Mac and Cheese
- 1 (7.25 oz) box macaroni and cheese
- ¼ cup cream cheese spread or Boursin Cheese
- ¼ cup shredded gruyere
- ¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup milk plus more to thin, if necessary (I needed an additional 2 tablespoons)
Instructions
Breadcrumb Topping
- Melt butter in a large non-stick pan over medium heat, then stir in panko, parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until the panko is golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
Mac and Cheese
- Cook mac and cheese according to box directions in a medium sized saucepan, then drain and set aside.
- To the saucepan, add in cream cheese, gruyere, cheddar, cheese packet, and milk and stir until the cheese has melted. Stir in additional milk 1 tablespoon at a time if the sauce is too thick.
- Stir in the drained noodles, scoop into individual bowls, then top with breadcrumb topping and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1large scoop | Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 815mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 567IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 283mg | Iron: 2mg
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