This Secret Ingredient Makes the Best Boxed Mac and Cheese Ever

You’re only one teaspoon away from making your next box of mac taste even better.

Boxed mac and cheese is a staple in many busy households across the U.S., including mine. Even before I was a parent to four kids, I reached for a box of mac and cheese when I needed something comforting, fast, and filling.

I’ve tried a lot of types of boxed mac and cheese, and even written about the best boxed mac and cheese hacks and the best hacks for making a box of mac and cheese into a fancier meal. But until now, I’ve yet to share my single secret ingredient hack for making a plain box of mac and cheese the best mac and cheese you’ve ever had.

What Is the Secret Ingredient to the Best Boxed Mac and Cheese Ever?

The secret ingredient is fish sauce.