How many times have you made boxed mac and cheese? And how many times did it occur to you that you could change a step in the process to get a better meal?
Most people don’t think about this, but it’s actually quite easy. You only need to swap one ingredient, and it won’t even take you longer than usual.
The little secret that will bring your macaroni to the next level is in swapping the regular milk for buttermilk.
Buttermilk is cultured and will give your dish a sour flavor that will instantly turn it into something less ordinary. Buttermilk will balance out the taste of salt and fat that are dominant in mac and cheese while not depriving it of beloved creaminess.
