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pingirl9: 10 months ago

What can I add to mac and cheese to give it some zest?

I am using the kind from the box.

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missmario: 10 months ago via iPhone

Bacon.

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NintendoGirl123: 10 months ago

delish.

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Spf_0: 10 months ago

Wow...that sounds so healthy...L.O.L.

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NewBloodAngel: 10 months ago

tuna.....or cayenne pepper....

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TinkerTuTu: 10 months ago

Ro-tel

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AldursOrb: 10 months ago

Quick answer : salsa

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ca159: 10 months ago | Last edited at 8:40PM on 7/4/2012

Tuna or Stagg Chili mixed with Velveeta mac & cheese.

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celebrity88: 10 months ago via iPhone

Onions cut or diced are really good especially in home made M&C.

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vargas1ink: 10 months ago via Android

a lil cayenne pepper will give it a yummy n spicy twist...

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JewelnMiasMom: 10 months ago via iPhone

Bits of ham.

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MrsZplus3: 10 months ago via iPhone

Taco seasoning

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VernonCoe: 10 months ago via Android

hotdogs

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mordicius: 10 months ago via Android

Some onion soup mix

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lkstew: 10 months ago

From a separate frying pan, add this stir-fry of chopped chicken breast, onion, snow-peas and some soy sauce.

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CaroleR: 10 months ago

I put strained chopped up stewed tomatoes. You can put a cheap version of lobster or crab as well! Whatever you feel like adding!

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newnana: 10 months ago | Last edited at 4:40AM on 7/5/2012

Cook the pasta in low sodium chicken broth. Cook two strips of bacon and while you are chopping up the bacon, saute chopped fresh or dried thyme and 1/4 cup chopped onion in the bacon drippings. Drain the onion mix on a paper towel. Add the bacon, thyme and onion to the cheese sauce. If you have leftover vegetables like broccoli, squash, cauliflower, green beans, snow peas, black beans, etc. are good to add too.

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Texasgal4real: 10 months ago

Rosemary garlic seasoning and parsley

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tinaatworkallday: 10 months ago

ooohhhh good i like that one

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NickCole: 10 months ago

Shredded sharp cheddar cheese that is incorporated into the melted final product.

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StarwarsGirl: 10 months ago

Ketchup

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DanH: 10 months ago

Sweet baby rays bbq sauce works good also.

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2HOT2BTRUE: 10 months ago

Parmesan cheese

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Komoni: 10 months ago

hot sauce... M&Cheese need some spicy tasty!

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loydianrobot: 10 months ago

You can mac Mac and cheese with just about anything. Italian sausage, chilli, bacon, grilled chicken, shrimp, well the possibilities are unlimited.

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mommyb: 10 months ago

I agree with Tink and AldursOrb - either salsa or rotel, whichever is your favorite. Those are the best additions - something about the synergy created when you add tomato and onion to cheese is fabulous!

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kel202: 10 months ago

hamburger and green peppers.

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GuitarDragon: 10 months ago

Bacon, ham, peppers, hot sauce, beef, or salsa.

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Neillio: 10 months ago

Boxed Mac and Cheese is a great canvas to create just any style meal. Ground mustard and paprika will give it a homemade taste. Onion powder is good too. To create different ethnic flavors, try these tips. To make an Italian mac, add Julienne of pepperoni, fresh oregano and canned diced tomato. For Greek mac and cheese, add crumbles of feta, sun-dried tomatoes and oregano. For Latin flair, add cumin, cilantro and ground beef. My kids love this one!! For Mac and Cheese Primavera, add steamed broccoli and a variety of colored peppers and garnish with Pecorino Romano. For a Mac and Cheese Americana, fold in fresh thawed green peas, cheddar cheese and slivers of deli ham. For Mac and Cheese Chicken Curry, stir in chunks of cooked chicken, curry powder and Greek yogurt. or an Asian inspired mac and cheese, replace regular milk with coconut milk, and fold in thinly sliced green onion, cleaned and cooked shrimp, pressed garlic, and a little fish sauce. A small amount of Sambal Oelek can be added for some heat!!

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tinaatworkallday: 10 months ago

good i like how you gave a good description of every thing

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EllenOrozco: 10 months ago

Red pepper flakes

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Mimiblue: 10 months ago

Sprinkle a little garlic powder in the cheese sauce, and sprinkle sweet paprika over the top - all before baking.

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maryjade: 10 months ago

Like everyone else has said you can add just about anything... Ranch, Hormel Chile, Lemon Pepper, Tuna & Peas, etc.

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matumimatu: 10 months ago | Last edited at 12:13PM on 7/5/2012

Have you tried Sriracha Hot sauce ? (idk if I spelled that correctly) Not fatally spicy but very tasty. You could add some Cabot Seriously sharp cheddar...hunters choice, or new york style..they`re all good. Dunno `bout human flesh and puppy crap but Tuna or salmon flesh with peas are good..can even add anchovie mushed up in careful moderation...very good in spaghetti sauce too.

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CloudedLeopard: 10 months ago

Adding hamburger and Lemon Pepper to boxed mac and cheese gives it a bit more flavor.

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LacyMae: 10 months ago

Add a little Ranch or Italian Dressing

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MerlinNme: 10 months ago

japs and black olives.

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dessie711: 10 months ago

Really not a fan of box, but to give it a baked, authentic taste, add mustard and paprika. Maybe some real cheddar

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luvismydrug: 10 months ago | Last edited at 3:31PM on 7/5/2012

Well, i like to eat boxed too and i like to add onion powder and garlic salt u may not like it but i luv it :)

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bruins71: 10 months ago

A single chicken breast diced cooked in chicken broth, add french string beans,garlic for added flavor.

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schnasset: 10 months ago | Last edited at 4:36PM on 7/5/2012

Ms. Dash Original, some white pepper & REAL bacon bits (or any leftover meat you might have in the fridge) will perk up the most generic Mac-N-Cheese in a box! Yummy Yummy and cheap too!

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thebossisback: 10 months ago

salt n pappa

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UMMTaalib: 10 months ago

Put cheese

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cueteapa2tea: 10 months ago

bits of hamburger kinda like hamburger helper

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NintendoGirl123: 10 months ago

that sounds yummy!

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Marielle: 10 months ago

Brocolli is great in mac and cheese.

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NintendoGirl123: 10 months ago

MORE cheese! ! ! :D and you should use some salt n' pepper, Pepper's good for u and salt makes it taste better.

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cutter337: 10 months ago

1) garlic and chopped pepperoni (pizza feel)
2) horseradish for some spice (a different kind of spicy)
3) chopped olives and red pepper (italian or greek feel)
4) buffalo sauce and some blue cheese on top (wing feel)
5) broccoli and jalapenos (variation of broccoli and cheese soup)

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Spf_0: 10 months ago

Minced onions always gives macaroni and cheese a seasoning! Also, dry mustard, breadcrumbs, and Worcestershire sauce always gives it a splash of zest!

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babycakes14: 10 months ago

Garlic powder

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krizzi74: 10 months ago

mc cormics firey pepper flakes or even a smige of tabasco sauce

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AbbasGirl: 10 months ago

a couple of table spoons of mexican cheeze dip....you can use it in place of the butter or even the powdered cheese

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justinbieberishot: 10 months ago

ketchup! or australian cheese

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justinbieber123e: 10 months ago

hotdogs

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tinaatworkallday: 10 months ago

woooooooooooowwwwww

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tinaatworkallday: 10 months ago

umm a little munster cheese

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MagicMobster: 10 months ago

nothing, dat stufff is good. unless your how should i say,..... different, you can put coffee

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APEGO: 10 months ago

If you want a really good, plain Macaroni and Cheese add a tablespoon of mustard powder and a 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg into your beachemel (butter, finely minced onion and garlic, flour, milk and half&half) sauce along with a really good sharp cheese, salt and white pepper. You could add a little cayenne too, with lobster or shrimp. Just make sure if you're baking it, to have your pasta a little underdone before it goes into the oven. That way everything comes out perfectly cooked.

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MicharlitoWilliams: 10 months ago

the ham called spam

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Sammicall: 10 months ago

breakfast sausage

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kcthecat: 10 months ago

hot dogs along side with yellow mustard and sauerkraut with a packet of sweetener. Yum

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ronnie4113: 10 months ago

add hot dogs and on the side two shreds of mint to give it a great taste

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fgceagles7: 10 months ago

BACON!!! its amazing

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taz666: 10 months ago

more cheese! really shred some cheddar and mozzarella cheese on it

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applejelly23: 10 months ago

Here are some of my suggestions (fit your taste):
Salt and pepper
Tabasco sauce
Cayenne pepper
Salsa
Sausage
Bacon
Tuna
Mustard
And it's always best to make your own macaroni! It always tastes better than the box.

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Marshalee: 10 months ago

mac and cheese with bake bean and franks really good

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LasagnaRecipe: 10 months ago

A nice pungent cheese will give it a nice bite - try arigiano cheese or any other type of strong cheese you can think of. Combined with fresh garlic (stay away from powedered) a dallop of salsa & some freshly cracked pepper..it would be amazing!

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