QUICK TIP: Easier Macaroni and Cheese Preparation
The directions for preparation on a box of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Spirals are:
- Boil 6 cups water. Stir in Macaroni. Boil 6 to 8 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Drain. Do Not Rinse. Return to pan.
- Add 3 tablespoons spread[/butter] (or 1/2 tablespoon unmelted butter for lower fat preparation), 3 tablespoons 2% milk (or skim milk for lower fat preparation), and Cheese Sauce Mix, mix well. Makes 3 servings.
Here’s a simple trick my wife, Lacey, taught me to make step 3 a little bit easier:
After returning the drained pasta to the pot, turn the stove back on, at its lowest setting. Then, add the butter, which will be much easier to stir in with a little bit of heat melting it. Next, add the milk, and stir that up. At this point, the pasta is coated in butter and milk, which makes the cheese powder stick to it better. I leave the heat on until I’m completely done mixing it all up, which also ensures that the finished Mac and Cheese will actually still be warm by the time you dish it out.
Image and preparation directions taken (slightly cropped/rearranged) from product info on Amazon.com: Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Spiral, 5.5-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 24)
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