17 Macaroni and Cheese Recipes That Taste Even Better Than Mom's

Longing for macaroni and cheese like Mom used to make? When your childhood comes calling, answer with a batch of from-scratch macaroni and cheese. This oh-so-Southern delicacy has a place on every dinner table, whether you're preparing sides for your big Thanksgiving dinner or looking for a perfect pairing to fried chicken for the church potluck.

Mac and cheese is the epitome of Southern comfort, and our Test Kitchen has thought up quite a few new ways with this classic dish. From ultra-creamy sauces to flavorful baked toppings, these unique mac and cheese recipes have everything you crave. In fact, these rich, creamy dishes may be the best macaroni and cheese recipes you've ever tried. From our Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese that brings back nostalgic memories from Grandmama's table to our Cajun Mac and Cheese which will transport you straight to the French Quarter, we promise that each and every one of these different mac and cheese recipes are much more satisfying than the boxed stuff. As you're preparing, feel free to get flexible with your noodles. Pick a pasta—like cavatappi or elbow macaroni—that has plenty of nooks for capturing pockets of cheese sauce. You can thank us later.