Jazz Up Boxed Macaroni And Cheese - With 6 Variations

• water
• salt (optional)
• 7 1/4 ounces boxed macaroni and cheese
• butter or margarine
• milk

1. Prepare macaroni and cheese as directed. Then mix in one of the following.
2. Meat Lovers' Special Supper: Mix in frozen mini meatballs (cooked according to package directions), diced salami or pepperoni and a dash of hot sauce. (I added 16 mini meatballs).
3. Tasty Tuna: Stir in drained tuna and frozen peas (thawed); top with canned french fried onions. Bake until hot.
4. Smoky Peppers: Toss in a jar of drained, chopped roasted red peppers, some shredded provolone cheese and a pinch of garlic powder.
5. Zesty Bacon: Mix in cooked crumbled bacon and canned fire roasted diced tomatoes (drained); heat through. Before serving, sprinkle with thinly sliced fresh basil.
6. Taco Mac: Saute ground beef with a couple of spoonfuls of chili powder until browned; stir into macaroni and cheese with a little salsa. Serve topped with crushed tortilla chips.
7. Chicken Divan: Stir in chopped rotisserie chicken, frozen broccoli florets (thawed) and a little dijon or honey mustard; heat through.

water, salt, macaroni, butter, milk

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/jazz-up-boxed-macaroni-and-cheese-with-6-variations-374835 (may not work)