9 Mac and Cheese Tricks You Need to Try

Macaroni and cheese is one of those comfort dishes that evokes the taste of childhood. Whether it came from a cardboard box or grandma's secret recipe, macaroni and cheese holds a special place in the hearts of so many people. Learn how to take your beloved mac and cheese to the next level with these nine tricks.

Have you ever fried macaroni and cheese? The indulgent words sound too good to be true, but it's easy! Just take refrigerated macaroni and cheese and dip it into flour, egg and bread crumbs, then fry in a skillet with oil! This technique looks great as fried mac and cheese cubes. You can even use your waffle maker to jazz up mac and cheese. Just cut up cold mac and cheese into blocks, then place it in the waffle maker.

If you'd like a more flavorful, but super easy macaroni and cheese, just add coconut milk and curry powder to microwave mac and cheese. Adding coconut milk will create the taste of Coconut Curry Mac and Cheese! Just pour in coconut milk instead of water, then microwave it. Once microwaved, add the mix and some curry powder.

Try thinking about mac and cheese as an amazing addition addition to your favorite dishes. Top French fries with macaroni and cheese for an extra special cheese fries. Add some mac and cheese to a pizza bagel or enjoy it with scrambled eggs. You can even use it as an ingredients in tacos or go for the gold and make macaroni and cheese grilled cheese. The possibilities are endless!

Watch the video above to learn 9 mac and cheese tricks you need to try. Then, check out the slideshow below to discover how to make mac and cheese without a recipe!

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