Macaroni cheese is a classic side dish for many favourite meals or a great stand-alone meal. The great thing about macaroni cheese is that there is no traditional formula to follow; any choice of cheese that suits your taste buds better can be a desirable option instead of strictly following special or specific recipes online.

The more you make this dish, the more experimental you become-adding unique flavors and ingredients to find your own perfect style of mac and cheese.

One ingredient will take this dish to the next level, and not many have considered it an option: Worcestershire sauce.

Usually a popular condiment for steaks, burgers, and even Bloody Mary cocktails, the smokiness of the sauce enhances the savoriness of the cheese, giving it a delicate and almost meaty flavour.

It can take your mac and cheese to Michelin-star level, according to Simply Recipes.

If you haven't had the chance to try Worcestershire sauce-or if you're wondering what it tastes like, much less why adding it to your mac and cheese would elevate its flavour-a look at its ingredients will tick all the boxes.

The sauce consists of a brilliant blend of ingredients, including vinegar, molasses, garlic, anchovies, and tamarind.

You can add ½ to one teaspoon of the sauce to a pre-made cheese sauce in a saucepan and stir until it reaches a thick, creamy consistency. Give it a good stir before pouring it over the macaroni. This will impart the smoky flavour that elevates the dish on its own.

Macaroni cheese has been a comfort food staple for centuries, dating back to medieval Europe. The creamy cheese sauce paired with tender pasta has made it beloved across generations and cultures.

Adding Worcestershire sauce adds a depth of flavour that echoes the complexity of aged cheeses and smoky ingredients often used in gourmet versions.

Next time you're preparing mac and cheese try this simple upgrade - it might just be your new way of making it from now on.