What is one unusual ingredient you add to a mainstream dish that instantly elevates it?

This is a super basic one, but when I’m making a quick grilled cheese sandwich I like to add a little bit of chipotle mayo to it. It blends right into the cheese so it’s virtually unnoticeable (perfect for picky children!). It just gives a little bit of smokiness that everybody loves and that goes so well with the sandwich.

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RodneyTrotter1 · 100+, M

Cayenne pepper to cheese sauce, especially when making macaroni cheese.

deadmoon · 31-35, F

@RodneyTrotter1 Omg, yes! I do that too and you are right, it is amazing. A little bit of hot sauce, onion powder, and black pepper on top of the cayenne pepper also pairs well with Mac and cheese if you want a more flavorful cheese sauce with a mild kick. It just makes it taste a little bit more spiced.