What spices or whatever would you add to this dish to liven up the taste?

[georgevan]

The dish is mac and cheese with hamburger mixed in.

 

[dcSaute]

Lipton's Beefy Onion soup mix
half an envelop per pound.

 

[dragnlaw]

Sprinkle with Lawry's Seasoning Salt or equivalent.

If you have not already mixed in the beef, season the beef to your tastes first, then add to the mix. Sometimes just that is more than enough.

 

[mseaglecook]

How crazy do you want to go?

I am a big fan of Asian Influence... Gochugaru flakes maybe?

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[msmofet]

Hot sauce
Variety of cheeses

 

[larry_stewart]

Smoked paprika would be nice, maybe a hint of garlic powder and even some hot pepper flakes for a touch or heat.

 

[caseydog]

Diced peppers, either hot or mild. They add a bit of texture, and some flavor (especially hot chili peppers).

CD

 

[blissful]

For my husband I'd add little broccoli trees slightly cooked, for texture, and some nutritional yeast.
For myself I'd add cooked broccoli stems and then hit it with some vinegar-y hot sauce, or balsamic vinegar.

 

[larry_stewart]

lived fried mushrooms and a little truffle oil

 

[Badjak]

Sambal or an other hot sauce or paste

Obviously, we can't taste it but maybe it simply needs a bit of salt or dash of lemon juice