How do you keep macaroni and cheese dishes from tasting bland?

I always add 2 pieces of sliced cheese to every box of macaroni and cheese I make. Sometimes I'll add in some veggies, like peas or beans or whatever we feel like at the time. I love to have hot dogs and ketchup with my mac n cheese. Oh yeah, the other thing that makes it taste good? Western French Dressing. But I'm from Wisconsin, so I think Western French Dressing makes everything taste better!

Like RedKathy, I love adding diced/stewed tomatoes to mine. Alternatively, to make it healthier and more flavorful, I usually add some broccoli, a touch of minced garlic, and a small amount of onion. Much tastier and better for you!

My son likes them the way they are and doesn't like me to add anything more. I only eat it now and then and may add extra cheese.

I don't like macaroni and cheese but I do like the shells and cheese for it tastes a lot better. I guess it's because of the velveeta cheese? What ever the reason, I do like it much better than the blue box. You could add anything you want to it or eat it plain as it is and still taste just as good.

I like to top mac and cheese with stewed tomatoes or salsa. My son's favorite meal in the whole world is mac & cheese with tuna and green beans! That child, who is now 21, could still eat that every day!

When I am in the mood to dress things up, I add veggies and/or tuna to my boxed mac 'n' cheese. I will also add spices such as black pepper, dill or turmeric to spice things up.

The stuff that you mention is the stuff that I do. One day when I had nothing better in the house, I tossed in some sliced olives, and that tasted pretty interesting.

I've never really cared for boxed mac and cheese. So because of that I usually make my own. I just use boxed mac and add my own cheese. Usually Velveeta cheese is some of the best. I then add other cheese sometimes to spice it up. I'd also use garlic or other spices.

i throw chorico or plain sausage in it-along with onion,pepper flakes and sometimes basil.i like to use more than one cheese also-pepperjack in particular is really good.

You could add pepper, herbs and maybe dried tomatoes for seasoning. Here are some interesting and delicious macaroni and cheese recipes and videos that I am sure you will love. http://www.ifood.tv/network/macaroni/recipes

I had a friend who used to put fresh roasted garlic in it. I'm not a big garlic fan but my children loved it.