Lazy Hiker Mac N’ Cheese
Ingredients:
- 1 box 14-ounce kraft deluxe macaroni & cheese dinner or similar
- ½ cup mixed dehydrated vegetables
- 3-ounce or 5-ounce can chicken, with pop top
At home:
Pack the vegetables in a snack size bag. Tuck in with everything else.
In camp:
Cover the vegetables with 1/2 cup of water. Let sit for 15 minutes. Add 2½ cups water to your pot, along with the rehydrated vegetables (and any left over water). Bring the water to a boil, add in the macaroni and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often. Turn off the heat and cover tightly. Let sit for another 5 minutes. In cool weather use a pot cozy to retain heat.
Stir in the chicken and the cheese sauce mix, stirring well.
Serves 2.
Notes:
In nearly all grocery stores you can find 14-ounce packages of “Deluxe mac n’ cheese” by both Kraft, Velveeta and house brands. The advantage is you don’t need dry milk or butter/oil. And honestly, for boxed mac n’ cheese this is the tastiest way to go.[br]It isn’t a fancy gourmet meal, it will though stick to your ribs and satisfy your hunger after a hard day.