Description
This delightful mac and cheese upgrade features Greek yogurt, butter, and hot sauce for a creamy, irresistible flavor. Perfect for a quick and comforting meal!
Ingredients
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- 1 box kraft macaroni and cheese
- 2–3 tablespoons pasta water, reserved from cooking
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup 2% greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente.
- Before draining, scoop out about ¼ cup of the starchy pasta water and set it aside. Drain the noodles in a colander.
- Return the empty pot to low heat and melt the butter completely.
- Whisk Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons reserved pasta water, hot sauce, and black pepper into the melted butter until well combined.
- Add the cheese powder packet to the sauce and stir thoroughly until the sauce is smooth. If necessary, add more pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Return the drained noodles to the pot and stir to coat each noodle in the creamy cheese sauce. Serve hot with your favorite add-ins.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding cooked bacon or vegetables to the mac and cheese.
Adjust the hot sauce amount according to your spice preference.
For a richer taste, use full-fat Greek yogurt instead of 2%.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg