even lazier eats

Okay, I admit it... I accidentally slept in today, and when I woke up, I was staaaarving. I'm nearly out of milk, though, and didn't have near enough to eat a bowl of Shredded Wheat, so I ended up making a box of macaroni and cheese.

The other week, Back to Nature brand mac 'n cheese was on sale at Jewel, so I grabbed a couple boxes, just knowing I'd have a lazy day like this where I didn't really want to put in much effort. I'm not a fan of frozen meals, but I'll admit that I fall back on boxed macaroni sometimes, because it's just so convenient and comforting, and you get a good two or three meals out of it.  I mean, I grew up eating the stuff, you know? There's an attachment.

Anyway, I got the Spirals and White Cheddar, because I'm also a sucker for goofy shapes and undyed cheeses. They've even got Crazy Bug shaped pasta, but those weren't on sale so I gave them a miss this time. Now that I know the stuff's good, though ... maybe. Maybe. I just wish the bugs came with white cheddar.

Another admission: orange cheese just freaks me right the heck out, so I'm really glad that more companies have been offering white cheddar lately. Anyway, this stuff is DELICIOUS. The noodles held their shape, the cheese was sharp, and it all went together ridiculously easily, as one would hope for from ... a box of mac and cheese, haha.

NOW, the actual reason for this post is that I have a PRO TIP for all y'all out there.

If you're making boxed mac and cheese? Don't use any milk or butter.

Use plain yogurt.

No, seriously, 1/3 cup of plain yogurt instead of the suggested milk + butter will generally save you a little on the calorie count AND make your macaroni and cheese rich, creamy and delicious as all get out. I'm pretty sure I picked this tip up from the side of a box of Annie's mac and cheese a few years back. I was skeptical as all get out, but figured it was worth a shot - and oh, goodness, was it ever.  I've been doing it that way ever since.  If you're gonna be eating from a box, you might as well spruce it up a little, and there's no easier way to do it than using yogurt.

Do it. It's amazing.

Have you ever made mac 'n cheese with yogurt before? Do you have any other ideas for making the world's laziest meal a little more exciting? Let me know!!!