Speedy Additions to Mac 'n Cheese:
1. Spinach: Drop washed spinach into the pasta water for the last minute of cooking time. Drain, and proceed with the directions on the box.
2. Peas: Drop frozen peas into the pasta cooking water for the last three minutes of cooking time. Drain, and proceed with the directions on the box.
3. Bacon: Add crumbled bacon to prepared macaroni and cheese.
4. Sausage: Warm "heat 'n eat" breakfast sausage in the microwave. Chop into pieces and toss with cooked mac 'n cheese.
5. Roasted red peppers: Chop up jarred roasted red peppers and toss with prepared mac 'n cheese.
6. Pizza mac: Heat one-third of a cup of marinara sauce in the microwave. Mix with prepared mac 'n cheese. Blend in a half-cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.