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Annie's Mac & Cheese Hack

Annie's Mac & Cheese Hack

This Annie’s Mac & Cheese Hack turns your favorite boxed pasta into a rich, creamy, ultra-cheesy dish in minutes. Instead of water, the pasta cooks directly in milk, along with the cheese packet for a more luscious result. Finished with an extra dash of milk and a handful of cheddar cheese, this version is faster, creamier, and way more flavorful. Perfect for weeknights, lazy Sundays, or whenever you need comfort food fast.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 12 minutes

Servings: 2 bowls

Calories: 552 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 7 ounces - Annie’s White Cheddar Shells
  • 2 cups - milk
  • 1 oz - cheese powder
  • ¼ cup - shredded cheddar cheese
  • dash - milk

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, add the dry pasta from the Annie’s box and pour in enough milk to cover the noodles.
  2. Add the included cheese packet to the milk and pasta. Stir to combine.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pasta is tender and most of the milk is absorbed.
  4. Add a dash more milk and 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  5. Stir until everything is creamy and the cheese is melted.
  6. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Energy: 552 kcal | Total Fat: 11 g | Saturated: 6 g | Trans: 0 g | Cholesterol: 34 mg | Total Carbs: 86 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugars: 15 g | Proteins: 24 g | Sodium: 196 mg | Polyunsaturated: 1 g | Monounsaturated: 2 g

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