Boston Market Macaroni and Cheese - CopyKat Recipes (2024)

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Can I use mayo instead of butter in mac and cheese? ›

You could substitute mayonnaise for butter in a macaroni and cheese dish. They both are fat rich, contain water and protein. However, you may find the flavor a bit different as mayonnaise also contains vinegar which can produce a tarter flavor. Balance this with cheeses you select, and you should be just fine.

Whether making it from scratch or the box, sour cream is the secret ingredient to rich and creamy macaroni and cheese. This tart and tangy additive goes a long way regarding recipes, and just a dollop can transform any dish into a thick and creamy masterpiece.

You could start by adding double the butter called for on the box and adjusting as needed — it may require some trial and error the first time around, but it will be worth it. The result will be a bowl of mac and cheese that is so rich and creamy that you may even forget that it came from a box.

Add more milk if you haven't already. More milk leads to less dry mac and cheese. If that doesn't work and you've already tried, use a different type of cheese. Velveeta works well.

Try adding a little more salt first, because that might fix it. If the problem was the cheese you use doesn't have much flavor, then try adding some other flavors, such has mustard or hot sauce.

Sharp cheddar is the overwhelming popular choice, but for extra-creamy results, we think medium cheddar is even better. Other delicious options include Gruyère, smoked Gouda, and Monterey Jack.

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Cooked Enriched Pasta (Water, Elbow Macaroni [Semolina (Wheat), Niacin, Iron (Ferrous Sulfate), Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid]), Milk, Water, Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread (American Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Water, Whey, Sodium Phosphate, Contains Less than 2% of ...

How to make Gerber mac and cheese? ›

Preparation Instructions:

1. Remove tray from carton and puncture seal on both compartments. 2. Microwave for 30 seconds.

I think sour cream is a great substitute! However, it may change the flavor just slightly. For sour cream, mix it in just like I outlined in the cream cheese example, but with far less or no extra liquid. Sour cream is slightly sour (duh), so this may impact the final flavor a bit.

Recipe Suitability: Mayonnaise is a better substitute for butter in recipes that call for melted butter rather than softened or creamed butter. It can work well in recipes for chocolate cookies or fudgy brownies, for example.

Mac and cheese with mayo? It may not sound appetizing at first, but we guarantee it'll give your dish a tangy creaminess that perfectly cuts through savory cheeses for a balanced bite. Even your friends and family who detest mayo will be going back for seconds — and thirds.

Unlike butter, which burns quickly, mayonnaise is an oil-based fat with a higher smoke point. In other words, you can turn up the heat and the mayo won't burn your bread, allowing you to achieve a photo-worthy, golden exterior.

This list includes heavy cream, sour cream, cream cheese, pasta water, non-dairy milk options, roux, butter, yogurt, and even mayo!