Classic Kraft Dinner cooked in one of two ways. Either boiled separately and then all ingredients added, or everything cooked in one pan for a One Pan or No Strain KD. Plus some additional meats that can be added for Kraft Dinner Meals with Meat. If you're looking for some Cheap KD Ideas to turn into a meal, We got it right here.
Servings: 2
Equipment
- 1 Small Pot with lid
Ingredients
- 1 Box Original Kraft Dinner
- 4 C Water - With 1/2 Tbl of Sea Salt
- 1/4 - 1/3 C Milk - for desired level of creaminess
- 1-2 Tbl Butter
- 1-2 Tbl Cheese Whiz - or about 1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese
- To taste Salt & Pepper
- 90–114 g Protein - Ground Beef, Steak, Hot Dogs, Sausages, Pork, or Tuna
Instructions
- Add 4 Cups of Water to a small pot over max heat with 1/2 Tbl of Sea Salt and cover. Once boiling, add the Macaroni and boil uncovered for about 8 minutes or softened to your liking over medium high heat.
- Place the lid over the pot and strain out the Water. It doesn't have to be strained completely. Leaving behind a very small amount of water will actually help with the creaminess.You can also reserve some pasta water when straining in case you need to thin the KD out.
- Immediately add 1-2 Tbl of Butter, Cheese Packet, your Cheese option of either 1-2 Tbl Cheese Whiz or about 1/2 C shredded Cheese, and mix. Then mix in 1/4 C to 1/3 C of Milk or Cream. Season with Salt & Pepper to taste, if needed, and serve right away.If serving with meats, cook the meat in the skillet over medium heat with the macaroni boiling on the back burner. Then strain the pasta and add to the skillet with the meat and remaining ingredients to mix through before serving.
Notes
One Pan or No Strain KD method
- Combine 2 Cups of Cold Water, Cheese Packet, 1-2 Tbl Butter, and about 1/2 tsp Sea Salt or less, and Black Pepper to taste, into a deep skillet or pan and heat over max heat until it comes to a boil, while mixing.
- Add the Pasta and mix. Reduce the heat to just a tad below medium and cook for 7–9 minutes, or until the pasta is softened to your liking. Stir every minute or so while cooking.
- Shut the heat off and add your cheese option to mix, followed by Milk or Cream. Adjust the seasoning if needed.