You can't go wrong with any type of mac and cheese. These macaroni and cheese add-ins are certified crowd-pleasers! USE WHAT YOU'VE GOT TO SPRUCE UP YOUR MAC ‘N CHEESE Whether you've got a pantry full of boxed macaroni and cheese, or kids who refuse the homemade stuff (hey, it happens), we'll show you how to make some magic. *Note: When you click the links in this post, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Sometimes, though, it's just so much dang easier to reach for the boxed stuff. We love us some mac and cheese around here! Especially homemade macaroni and cheese. That can get old pretty fast! Here's what to add to mac and cheese to take it to the next level. If your kids are anything like ours, they'd probably eat boxed mac and cheese at every.