10 Brilliant Ways to Hack a Box of Mac and Cheese

Sub in boxed mac and cheese and then add in kale to create these hearty, cheesy cups.

This breakfast-inspired mac and cheese is topped with hash browns for a delicious crispy crunch, and can be simplified with boxed macaroni in lieu of elbow pasta and sharp cheddar cheese.

Using boxed mac and cheese can speed up the process with these savoury stuffed and roasted poblano peppers.

A healthy dose of buffalo wing sauce, cubed chicken and blue cheese gives plain old mac and cheese a gourmet kick in this fully loaded dish. To use boxed mac and cheese, simply prepare according to package instructions, add in Buffalo sauce and top with cooling blue cheese.

Don’t be intimidated by the braided pastry in this buttery roll chock-full of macaroni, cheese and beef. The easy-to-prepare treat makes for a decadent meal the whole family will love.

The perfect appetizer or cocktail party treat, these mac and cheese balls are coated with tangy ketchup chips.

Creamy mac and cheese gets a savoury update with bacon and herbs — a surefire way to wow kids and adults alike.

Fragrant bacon and upgrade a cheesy staple to a new delicious level.

Baking your mac and cheese is a surefire way to enhance the satisfying flavour — like with this yummy recipe featuring Gruyere cheese.

The flavours of butter chicken update a simple mac and cheese recipe with this comfort food casserole.