101 Things to Do With Macaroni and Cheese

First off, you can make your favorite box of mac and cheese with things other than milk, like sour cream or yogurt. Then, add...

-cooked peas
-cooked cauliflower, and/or broccoli
-salsa
-cooked, ground meat or fake meat
-shredded cheeses
-leftover chili
-diced tomatoes
-scallions, olives, tomatoes, and cilantro (and even black beans)
-hot or not dogs and mustard
-baked beans
-marinara
-canned tuna
-bread crumbs and parsley
-lots of ground pepper
-hot sauce
-caramelized onions
-pintos and red sauce (topped with onions)

Alright, so that's not quite 101. But living with people who LOVE macaroni and cheese when you don't--and cooking every day for small kids--you might see the benefits of coming up with options to add to it. Of course, Girl doesn't actually let me add to the whole pot, but if I can stir in a little something to my own bowl, this sometimes makes me happier.

*As a note, I use Annie's Mac N Cheese, not Kraft or anything else. So if you don't think these additions are appropriate, then whatever.