Tuna Jalapeno Macaroni and Cheese
How do you jazz up a plain and simple box of organic mac and and cheese, for a quick meal. Infuse some serious flavor and additional protein with our easy Tuna Jalapeno Macaroni and Cheese recipe.
Easy Tuna Jalapeno Macaroni and Cheese starts with your favorite brand of macaroni and cheeese in a box. We used Earth Fare brand, but it will work equally well with Trader Joe's, Annies or any other flavor you want. You can even use a gluten free mac and cheese mix and it will come out perfect.
Ingredients:
- 2 boxes Macaroni and Cheese
- butter
- milk (any type of plain "milk" will work - we used coconut milk)
- 1 cube jalapenos or 1-2 jalapenos finely chopped
- 2 cans tuna 6 oz, drained and flaked
Directions:
To make the best mac and cheese from a box you have ever tasted - you just need to mix the directions on that particular box, with the additional ingredients! Boil water and cook as directed. Drain.
In the same warm saucepan, add milk and butter (use amounts the box calls for, may throw in a little extra milk if needed) and whip until warm. Add cheese packets and whip until fully incorporated with a wire whisk. Add jalapeno and cook for a minute or two until peppers are crisp tender. Add tuna, mix, and put the lid on for 2 minutes, allowing the entire mixture to steam and for flavors to meld. This can thicken the mix, and you may need to add a little bit of milk to thin it out, so the cheesy mixture will thoroughly coat the macaroni.
Add noodles, stir well. Adjust any flavorings and serve in big bowls.
So there you have it, how to take a simple box of any flavor or type of mac and cheese and turn it into a masterpiece of flavor known as Easy Tuna Jalapeno Macaroni and Cheese, even gluten free brands!