Craftier Than Kraft Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

CRAFTIER THAN KRAFT MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Boil salted water and cook the macaroni.
• In a microwaveble bowl, add cream cheese and milk.
• Microwave the cream cheese and milk for about 20 or 30 seconds then stir well so that the cream cheese is melted.
• Drain macaroni and put it back in the pot.
• Add the powder cheese from the box, melted cream cheese/milk combination, butter, Velveeta and cheddar cheese.
• Add seasoning salt, parsley and garlic powder (if you choose to use it).
• Cook over medium heat until all cheese is melted (add small amounts of milk as needed to keep the consitency you like).
• Sprinkle with paprika and serve -- OR top with more shredded Cheddar and bake at 350 degrees for about 5-7 minutes, then sprinkle with paprika before serving.

KRAFT MAC & CHEESE BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat Oven to 375 degrees.
• While waiting for water to boil for mac & cheese --.
• Cook ground beef until browned, do not drain (if Sirloin).
• Stir in Tomato sauce w cooked beef, set aside.
• Cook Kraft Mac & Cheese according to directions.
• Spray a 1.5 qt dish with Pam.
• Mix cooked Kraft Mac & Cheese and Ground Beef w Tomato mixture in dish.
• Stir in 1 cup Mozzarella cheese & cover top w remaining cheese.
• Put uncovered dish in preheated 375 degree oven for 25-30 minute.
• After removing from oven, let rest for 5 min & Serve your delicious Casserole! :).

CREAM-CHEESY MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Spray a 9x13" glass casserole dish with cooking spray.
• Set aside.
• Cook the pasta according to package directions, in a large pot.
• Drain, rinse, and return to the large pot.
• Set aside.
• In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the flour, and cook until bubbly (about a minute).
• Add the milk slowly, stirring after each addition and cook until slightly thickened.
• Add the cream cheese, again stirring until completely melted.
• Season with salt.
• Remove from heat.
• Carefully pour the cream cheese mixture over the pasta, stirring gently to combine.
• Add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring to combine.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, top with bread crumbs if desired, and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

UPGRADED KRAFT MAC N CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Prepare Mac n Cheese dinner as directed on package.
• Stir in 1/2 cup of the Cheddar cheese, the sour cream and pepper.
• Spoon into greased 1-1/2 quart baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
• Combine the melted butter and cracker crumbs and sprinkle over the top.
• Bake at 375 for 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

COPYCAT KRAFT MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and return to the pot.
• Add margarine and mix until the margarine is melted.
• Add cheese powder and milk, mixing until all ingredients are well combined.
• Taste, and add salt if needed.

TEX MEX KRAFT DINNER

Steps:

• Cook Kraft Dinner according to package directions, including butter and milk.
• Meanwhile borwn hamburger.
• Add taco seasoning.
• Mix hamburger into Kraft Dinner.
• Stir in salsa.