Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

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Southern Mac and Cheese

This macaroni and cheese recipe combines 2-year-old aged Cheddar cheese with Gruyere cheese, diced bacon, and leeks. The results are a deliciously baked Southern classic that's finished with a drizzle of heavy cream and toasted breadcrumbs.

Recipe: Southern Mac and Cheese

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Tex-Mex Mac and Cheese

A little bit of heat from poblano peppers gives this classic comfort food its Tex-Mex flair.

Recipe: Tex-Mex Mac and Cheese

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Baked Smokin' Macaroni and Cheese

This delicious mac and cheese is light on butter and cheese yet still melts in your mouth. Change the flavor profile of the recipe with combinations such as sweet peas and proscuitto or ham and broccoli.

Recipe: Baked Smokin' Macaroni and Cheese

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Gussied Up Mac 'n' Cheese

Andouille sausage, smoked cheddar, aged gouda and parmigiano-reggiano cheese kick this Southern staple up a notch.

Recipe: Gussied Up Mac 'n' Cheese

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King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese

Combine two cheesy Southern favorites in one satisfying dish for a meal both kids and adults will love.

Recipe: King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese

Dinner Mac and Cheese

Ham and roasted veggies tossed in with corkscrew noodles and cheddar cheeses make this dish a hearty meal for the whole family.

Recipe: Dinner Mac and Cheese

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Four-Cheese Macaroni

Finished with a delicious trio of toppings - breadcrumbs, bacon, and pecans - this macaroni recipe is worthy of center stage.

Recipe: Four-Cheese Macaroni

Easy Skillet Pimiento Mac 'n' Cheese

You'll love how easy this recipe is to prepare. You can substitute monteray jack for cheddar cheese and chopped green chiles in place of diced pimientos for a more Southwestern spin.

Recipe: Easy Skillet Mac 'n' Cheese

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Chipotle-Bacon Mac and Cheese

Only 40 minutes of hands-on time and you can spice up your dinner with this delicious take on a classic comfort food.

Recipe: Chipotle-Bacon Mac and Cheese

Three Cheese Pasta Bake

Skip the marinara sauce and go for a rich Alfredo sauce instead. The creamy sauce, paired with three types of cheese, creates a family-friendly dish that’s ready in a flash. While the original version is meatless, feel free to add cooked chicken, shrimp, or even spicy sausage for a heartier one-dish dinner. Pair with a salad or steamed veggies.

Recipe: Three-Cheese Pasta Bake

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Macaroni-and-Pimiento Cheese Bites

Enjoy a twist on the classic comfort food dish with these crispy appetizers full of melted cheese.

Recipe: Macaroni-and-Pimiento Cheese Bites

Easy Skillet Pimiento Mac 'n' Cheese

Rotini with a homemade cheese sauce? Bacon? Your little ones won't notice they're eating spinach when they dig into this delicious side.

Recipe: Spinach-Bacon Mac and Cheese

Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Forget the box mix. Our mac and cheese from scratch delivers a taste worth the extra time, and the process is much easier than you might think. Our step-by-step guide removes any guesswork from making this classic pasta.

Recipe: Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Top-Rated Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Southern Mac and Cheese

Tex-Mex Mac and Cheese

Baked Smokin' Macaroni and Cheese

Gussied Up Mac 'n' Cheese

King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese

Dinner Mac and Cheese

Four-Cheese Macaroni

Easy Skillet Pimiento Mac 'n' Cheese

Chipotle-Bacon Mac and Cheese

Three Cheese Pasta Bake

Macaroni-and-Pimiento Cheese Bites

Easy Skillet Pimiento Mac 'n' Cheese

Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese