Our relationships with food, and consequently our kitchens, are important.

Upgrading mac and cheese is just as easy asupgrading your mashed potato game.

These are both dishes that can prove tiresome, but with the right love can be magical.

Bowl of boxed macaroni and cheese

Drummond also recommends adding fun spices to your boxed mac and cheese to elevate its flavor.

Of course, hot sauce works, too.

Still, there are many more ways you could elevate a box of mac and cheese.

Homemade macaroni and cheese in cast iron dish

The cream cheese will melt down and create an even more luscious sauce.

Southern Living also recommends browning the butter before adding it into your mac and cheese.

Browned butter has a rich, nutty taste that can’t be recreated by other foods.

It’s a unique flavor that amps up baked goods and everyday dishes alike.

This can bring out new flavors while also adding more nutritious value to the boxed product.

Pesto can add garlic notes, while sausage or other meats can offer a more savory approach.

The choice is ultimately yours and can be adapted to your tastes.

A fried egg with a runny yolk goes a long way, too!