Kraft found a way to turn leftover scraps of cheddar into a smooth, spreadable cheese with a longer shelf life and consistent taste. This discovery — and the timing of it — was a game changer ...

“What has happened to Kraft Macaroni & Cheese?” Lee asks. Lee notes that in the 1950s, the box only had six ingredients, with sharp cheddar and skim milk being the most predominant.

In a 2003 video interview with the YouTube channel Cook Like a Rockstar, Jack Black explains his genius hack for elevating kraft mac and ... handful of shredded cheddar cheese.