#22 has me seriously concerned, though.
It’s truly a delicacy; you just have to make it the right way.
So,one Reddit userasked, “Whats the trick to theperfect KD?”
“Seasoning your water with salt, and dont cook for 10 minutes.
7-8 will get you there.”
u/Background-Interview
“Well-drained macaroni cooked only 7-8 minutes, not 10 like most people!”
u/MuskwaMan
2.
“Twice as much butter as recommended, and cream instead of milk.”
u/DSteep
“I double the amount of butter.”
u/TheHerbalJedi
3.
“Cream cheese and pesto; 1 big wooden spoonful each.”
[deleted user]
4.
“For the white cheddar flavour, I’ll add in sharp cheddar and parmesan, sometimes broccoli.”
u/rach-mtl
5.
“Add Sriracha.”
u/KLF448
“I found a powdered Frank’s RedHot.
It adds the flavour without the extra liquid to sog the sauce.
u/golbezza
6. u/Bossarooo
7.
“It kills me to say this, but I’m a ‘No Milk’er.
Normally mac ‘n cheese needs that dairy creaminess, but something about KD works better without it.”
u/TequilasLime
“Also a no milker here.
Tablespoon and a half of butter and the dust packet and were good to go.”
u/Kenthanson
8.
“Save the pasta water.
Use it instead of milk and butter.
I also prefer sour cream 1 large tablespoon over milk.”
u/SwampoO
“We’re a sour cream in our KD family.
It’s so delicious.”
u/wannabe_pineapple
9.
“As someone who hates margarine normally, use margarine.
u/ECAtmosphere
10.
“Put a little ranch in with the milk.”
u/Gears_and_Beers
11.
“I measure the butter with my heart and then eyeball the milk.”
u/rach-mtl
12.
“you could relive the ‘poor kid in the 90s’ vibe and mix in hotdogsand ketchup.”
“Sliced hot dogs and ketchup.”
u/Franglais69
13.
“I like Boursin instead of butter because Im fancy.”
u/bolonomadic
14.
“Carnation canned milk and butter.”
u/Dangerous_Welcome362
“Yessssss, finally someone else who does this!
This is how I’ve always done it and nothing else compares.”
u/Tatertot85
15.
“Add fresh-grated mozzarella & Gouda.”
u/TiddybraXton333
16.
“Diced tomato if you want a special treat.”
u/larrysdogspot
18.
“I put a little garlic powder and real cheddar in it.
I have also mixed a little salsa into the pot after its cooked.”
u/A_Literal_Emu
19.
“Do NOT follow the package instructions.
If you cook it too long, it’s mush.
So keep an eye on it for al dente.”
u/hockeynoticehockey
“Those thin macaroni noodles go to mush if you cook them more than 5 minutes.”
u/NorthernBudHunter
20.
“I personally like putting chicken pieces in my KD.”
u/joelene1892
21.
“A dollop of Cheez Whiz to taste.
Our dollop size is a heaping tablespoon.”
u/LakerBeer
“A spoonful of Cheez Whiz.”
u/NoTtHaTgUy6869
22.“Tuna.
That is the only addition you need.”
Otherwise, the instructions on the packet are more than sufficient.”
u/mapletard2023
“Add tuna and peas.”
u/breakthebank1900
23.
“Add an egg and butter instead with the cheese.”
u/ItsAWonderfulFife
24.
“I like to premix the powder and the milk nice smooth consistency.”
“After I drain the noodles, I put the butter in and check that it’s fully melted.
Then I add my sauce mix and fully incorporate it.
It makes a nice smooth pasta every time.”
u/clemoh
25.
“Add some olive oil to the water when you turn it on to boil.
This hack works for any pasta, really.
Stops it from sticking.”
u/SubUrban-Expl03r
26. u/Redditujer
27.And finally, of course: “Salt and pepper at the end.”
What other KD tips do you have?
Let us know below.
