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4.55 from 11 votes

Upgraded Boxed Macaroni and Cheese

By: Julia Pacheco
Upgraded boxed macaroni and cheese takes your favorite pantry staple to the next level with added flavor, mix-ins, and creamy goodness.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 7 cups water
  • 2 – 7.25 oz boxes macaroni and cheese
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup Mozzarella cheese
  • ⅓ cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbs ranch seasoning
  • ½ tsp pepper

Instructions 

  • To a large pot over the stove add in the water and bring to a boil add in the boxes of macaroni and cheese, and cook for about 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender. Stirring occasionally. Drain the water out and add in one of the cheese packets that came with the boxes of macaroni and cheese and add in the remaining ingredients stir well on low heat and let the ingredients get incorporated well together once cheesy and combined serve!

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Nutrition

Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1134mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 839IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 380mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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3 Comments

  1. Jackie says:

    Delicious, Julia! Thank you!

    Reply
  2. Tracy says:

    Thank you for the KD recipes we just bought some for .50 each so excited about the savings and now we can add ingredients and have a nicer dinner Thanks again.

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  3. Jacqueline says:

    5 stars

    Decadent, Julia! We loved it! Thank you for sharing.

    Reply