Craftier Than Kraft Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 (7 1/4 ounce) box Kraft macaroni and cheese (or any brand powdered cheese type mac and cheese)

• 2 ounces cream cheese, cubed
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed (or any brand processed cheese spread)
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• seasoning salt
• parsley
• garlic powder (optional)
• shredded cheddar cheese, for topping (optional)
• paprika

Directions

1. 1

   Boil salted water and cook the macaroni.

2. 2

   In a microwaveble bowl, add cream cheese and milk.

3. 3

   Microwave the cream cheese and milk for about 20 or 30 seconds then stir well so that the cream cheese is melted.

4. 4

   Drain macaroni and put it back in the pot.

5. 5

   Add the powder cheese from the box, melted cream cheese/milk combination, butter, Velveeta and cheddar cheese.

6. 6

   Add seasoning salt, parsley and garlic powder (if you choose to use it).

7. 7

   Cook over medium heat until all cheese is melted (add small amounts of milk as needed to keep the consitency you like).

8. 8

   Sprinkle with paprika and serve -- OR top with more shredded Cheddar and bake at 350 degrees for about 5-7 minutes, then sprinkle with paprika before serving.