Macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food no matter what age you are. It’s also the cure for weeknight dinner blues and a guaranteed hit with the kiddos. There’s something undeniably comforting about a bowl of steaming, creamy, cheesy pasta at the end of a long, hard day, and of course, it doesn’t hurt that it only requires a few on-hand ingredients and a few simple steps.
But when you’re short on time and you find yourself turning to a box of mac and cheese, you can still make it your own and feel good about it with wholesome goodness like organic pasta and real cheese. With a few simple add-ins, your beloved box of mac and cheese gets a complete makeover.
Our spin: Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
Start with: Annie’s Four Cheese Mac and Cheese
Mix in: We can never get enough buffalo chicken so we added one cup of chopped cooked chicken and ¼ cup of buffalo wing sauce.
Our spin: Creamy Spinach Artichoke Mac and Cheese
Start with: Annie’s Shells and White Cheddar
Mix in: We turned a savory creamy dip into a must-try mac and cheese recipe! Mix in one cup frozen spinach and ¼ cup chopped artichoke hearts. Sprinkle ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Our spin: Hawaiian Mac and Cheese
Start with: Annie’s Shells and White Cheddar
Mix in: There are infinite possibilities when creamy cheddar pairs up with superstars like ham and pineapple. Mix in one cup of diced ham and an 8-ounce can of crushed pineapple.
Our spin: Veggie-Packed Mac and Cheese
Start with: Annie’s Classic Macaroni and Cheese
Mix in: Sneak some veggie love into your mac and cheese with half of a bag of frozen mixed vegetables.
The options to upgrade your mac and cheese are endless! What’s your favorite way to dress up your childhood favorite?