Quick Hits

» Use brands that use real cheese
» Add Cheddar cheese
» Use an extra packet of cheese (or some portion of it)

» Use less, or no butter
» Use margarine instead of butter (check the labels)
» Use non-fat milk

» Use less, or no milk
» Drain the pasta very well, shaking and tossing it repeatedly
» Add grated Parmesan or other cheese
» Use more than one packet of cheese

» Cook separately before adding
» Give them their own seasoning

» Start with hot water
» Put a lid on the pot
» Use no more than the recommended amount of water
» While the water is heating or pasta is cooking, heat the milk and butter in the microwave till the butter melts (watch it closely!)

» Cook pasta until al dente, not mushy – test by tasting
» Do not boil too hard – it could damage the pasta
» Do not add oil to the water
» Add salt to cooking water, depending on how much salt the cheese mix contains
» Drain well

» Liven up leftover mac & cheese by adding some of the quick hits on the following pages.
» For leftovers that already have added ingredients, reheating works best if they used cooked meat or vegetables. Reheating may not work well for uncooked ingredients.