Mac and cheese is the ooey gooey comfort food everyone loves. Of course we enjoyed it as kids made from the box with the powdered cheese, but now we need something more sophisticated. These mac and cheese recipes are perfect for a side dish or an easy dinner. You can take these to potlucks and backyard BBQ's for a side dish that is sure to please. With homemade cheese sauce and creative additions these will be a crowd pleaser every time!
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Ultimate Mac and Cheese
This 3 cheese mac and cheese is the ultimate cheesy dish that is perfect when you want a comfort food meal. Forget about calorie counting when you dive into this delicious mac and cheese recipe!
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White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
This creamy mac and cheese recipe comes together in just 30 minutes. It tastes far better than any box variety and is perfect for a side dish or dinner for the kids!
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Bacon Mac and Cheese
This homemade Bacon Mac and Cheese recipe combines the comforts of the classic creamy meal with the savory crunch of bacon and breadcrumbs to make the ideal indulgence. It is so easy to make this decadent dish using simple ingredients that mix together to create the ultimate gourmet version that tastes grown-up!
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Creamy Brie Mac And Cheese
The number one most requested recipe from my daughter, this Brie Mac and Cheese is creamy, cheesy and a little more grown up in flavor. This is baked in the oven with a crunchy panko topping.
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Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese
This Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese is a super simple recipe. It just needs five ingredients and three hours in the slow cooker. Yum!
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Mac and Cheese with Cottage Cheese
This homemade mac and cheese recipe is creamy and delicious. It is made with cottage cheese which is a great source of protein.
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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
This Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese recipe is a creamy and satisfying combination of squash, cheese, and pasta. The sauce is silky and includes seasonings that compliment the ingredients perfectly.
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Instant Pot Mac And Cheese
This easy mac and cheese recipe is a true dump-and-go dinner recipe. This is by far the fastest mac and cheese recipe!
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Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese with Pancetta
Take standard mac and cheese to inspiring new heights with this smoked gouda mac and cheese with pancetta recipe. Elbow noodles pair up with gouda cheese, white cheddar, garlic, pancetta or bacon, shallots, and more, to create this seriously impressive dish.
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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
This creamy buffalo chicken mac and cheese combines spicy, tender chicken with rich, gooey pasta. A thrilling twist on a classic that's sure to please!
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The Creamiest Smoked Mac and Cheese
This mac and cheese is made with cream cheese for an ultra rich and creamy texture. It is loaded with bacon and 4 types of cheese for the ultimate mac and cheese experience.
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Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Macaroni and Cheese
Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Macaroni and Cheese is a game change when it comes to the classic recipe. This 30 minute skillet mac and cheese is super delicious and a combination you just have to try!
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Dutch Oven Mac And Cheese Recipe
This Dutch Oven Mac And Cheese is made on the stove top with 2 different types of melty cheese for a creamy and delicious macaroni and cheese experience. This is the perfect meal or side dish.
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Cavatappi Mac And Cheese Recipe
This Cavatappi Mac And Cheese is made with gruyere cheese for a delicious and creamy homemade cheese sauce. It is topped with breadcrumbs and then baked in the oven until bubbly.
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Gouda Mac And Cheese
This homemade mac and cheese takes only 30 minutes to make. The cheese sauce is the ultimate ooey gooey cheese experience.
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4 Cheese Mac and Cheese
This is the ultimate mac and cheese recipe for cheese lovers. This 4 cheese mac and cheese comes together easily and is baked in the oven for a creamy comfort food dish.
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Easy Stovetop Mac And Cheese
This easy Stovetop Mac And Cheese comes together in just 25 minutes for a delicious and creamy side dish perfect for weeknights or even holidays.
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Alfredo Mac And Cheese
Take a break from traditional fettuccine Alfredo and make this easy Alfredo Mac and Cheese with chicken and broccoli for dinner. Ready in 45 minutes with a homemade Alfredo sauce.
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Southern Baked Mac and Cheese
Creamy southern baked mac and cheese with a secret ingredient is always one of my most popular recipes! The best southern mac and cheese is the best baked mac and cheese recipe! It's the ultimate comfort food for Sunday dinner or a holiday celebration!
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Jalapeño Popper Mac And Cheese (With Bacon)
Not many people dislike mac and cheese. It is truly the ultimate comfort food. This jalapeño popper mac and cheese takes everything you love about poppers and somehow makes it better.
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Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese
If you love BBQ pork, then you’re going to love this easy stovetop Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese with smoked cheddar. Great recipe to use up leftover pulled pork or brisket.
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One Pot Taco Macaroni and Cheese
Can’t decide between mac and cheese and tacos? Enjoy the best of both worlds with this taco macaroni and cheese. It’s a one-pot, Dutch oven 30-minute meal boasting both Mexican and Italian flavors in every mouthful.
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Lobster Mac And Cheese
Get ready to transform your comfort food game with this Baked Lobster Mac and Cheese. Imagine the creamiest mac and cheese you’ve ever had but with a twist. Succulent chunks of lobster, baked to perfection in a buttery, mildly spiced seasoning that completes the natural sweetness of the lobster.
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Velveeta Mac & Cheese
There’s just something about the combo of gooey Velveeta cheese and tender elbow pasta that takes me straight back to those old-school childhood meals. Straight-up comfort food boos! It’s simple, it’s buttery, and it’s so dang on delicious!
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Mexican Mac and Cheese
This Mexican Mac and Cheese recipe is the ultimate comfort food with a kick, where creamy meets spicy in every delicious bite.
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Skillet Hamburger Mac and Cheese
This easy hamburger casserole recipe perfect for weeknights combines the delicious flavors of seasoned ground beef with the creamy, cheesy goodness of macaroni pasta.
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Creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Creamy, healthy butternut squash mac and cheese is cozy, comforting and so much better than regular mac and cheese. You’ll need less than 30 minutes to make this healthy comfort fall favorite food! Kids will LOVE it!
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Spicy Mac and Cheese
Spicy Mac and Cheese | Perfectly cooked noodles in a spicy, creamy cheese sauce, this is the ultimate comfort food dinner for any night of the week. With two different kinds of cheese, fresh jalapenos, and gochujang paste, this mac and cheese is super flavorful and easy to prepare - and ready in under half an hour.
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Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese
This easy jalapeno popper mac and cheese puts a fresh twist on a classic appetizer! An easy-baked mac and cheese with white cheddar sauce, crispy bacon, and toasted bread crumbs.
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Mac and Cheese Bites
Baked mac and cheese bites are a fun appetizer or side dish. These tasty bites are made with spicy mac and cheese with jalapeno and baked in the oven with crispy golden breadcrumbs!
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Veggie Mac & Cheese
Do you love cheese-smothered veggies? And do you dig mac and cheese? Then this creamy, cheesy, veggie-packed mac and cheese recipe is for you. Broccoli, cauliflower, peas, and carrots join up with whole-wheat pasta plus three cheeses for comfort food with a veg-heavy twist.
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