We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Let's face it -- mac and cheese is good, but there are times when you just get tired of eating the same old thing. We hear ya.

3. Spicy tuna mac ‘n’ cheese This recipe is a great “oppor-tuna-ty” to flex those cooking muscles. Start by sautéeing onions, minced garlic and canned tuna in a pan. Next, mix in mustard ...

Spice up those boxes of mac and cheese, and maybe add a bit of nutritional value. These ideas take you from simple mix-ins of frozen foods to treats with a little extra work.