Love Mac and Cheese? You Need to Try These Crazy-Delicious Recipes (2024)

Love Mac and Cheese? You Need to Try These Crazy-Delicious Recipes (1)

The ultimate comfort food has officially been made over in every way possible — bacon, lobster, avocado, and every kind of speciality cheese you can imagine. Just think of this as your excuse to consume mac 24/7.

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Stovetop Mac and Cheese

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Let's start with the basics: This classic recipe is extra melty and on the table in less than 35 minutes.

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Tomato Soup Mac 'n' Cheese

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Combine the two best comfort foods for the ultimate cozy winter meal.

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What you'll need: ramekins ($15, amazon.com))

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Shortcut Mac 'n' Cheese with Crispy Bacon and Sweet Potatoes

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Yes, further proof that everything tastes better with bacon. The potatoes are just an added bonus!

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Anchor Steam Mac and Cheese

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Beer and cheese are a match made in heaven.

Get the recipe from Country Living »

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Grown-Up Mac and Cheese

Make sure to serve this fancy pasta dish on a plate that's half-filled with salad. Because, adulting.

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Creamy Skillet Mac and Cheese

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Move over, cheddar. Melted camembert and brie make for an unbelievably creamy sauce too.

Get the recipe from Spoon Fork Bacon »

What you'll need: mini skillets ($17, amazon.com)

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WATCH: How to Make the Ultimate Stovetop Mac 'n' Cheese

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Yes, baked in the oven is the classic route but when you're short on time, stovetop to the rescue! This is our Test Kitchen's go-to for a creamy weeknight fix that doesn't come from a box.

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Chicken Pesto Mac and Cheese

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When in doubt, add pesto.

Get the recipe from A Gouda Life »

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Macho Mac and Cheese Nachos

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Nachos and mac and cheese are pretty much the same thing, anyways (heaven on a plate). Doesn't it make sense to put the two together?

Get the recipe from Vegan Yack Attack »

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Cajun Shrimp Mac and Cheese

Some people use breadcrumbs, while others top their mac and cheese with fried Cajun shrimp. We want to be friends with those people.

Get the recipe from Lemons for Lulu »

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WATCH: How to Make Classic Baked Mac 'n' Cheese

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Crispy and delicious, our Test Kitchen's go-to baked version will warm you right up. You'll be surprised to see our secret ingredient!

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Caprese Mac and Cheese

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Bring this cheesy Caprese casserole to the next potluck on your cal and everyone will think of you as a culinary goddess.

Get the recipe from Simply Delicious »

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Mexican Macaroni and Cheese

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Give macaroni and cheese a south-of-the-border makeover: Add tortilla strips, black beans, corn, and avocados to the mix.

Get the recipe from Gimme Some Oven »

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Asparagus and Caramelized Onion Mac and Cheese

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Load it up with asparagus and mushrooms and it's health food in our book.

Get the recipe from Brooklyn Supper »

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Veggie-Loaded Mac and Cheese

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Lighten up your family favorite with cottage cheese, whole-grain pasta, reduced-fat Cheddar, and butternut squash.

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BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

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Yes, you can fix up a traditional plate of barbecue chicken with a side of macaroni and cheese — or you can just toss all your favorite BBQ elements into one pot.

Get the recipe from Host the Toast »

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Macaroni and Cheese Quesadillas

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Cheese quesadillas are so basic. Fill flour tortillas with your fave pasta dish, instead.

Get the recipe from Bakeaholic Mama »

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Mini Italian Meatball Mac and Cheese Stuffed Peppers

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Like your grandma makes — but stuffed with spicy meatballs, creamy mac and cheese, and buttery Ritz crackers.

Get the recipe from Half Baked Harvest »

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Buffalo Mac and Cheese

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This cheesy bowl of comfort is packed with all the fun, fiery flavors found in buffalo wings — hot sauce, blue cheese, and carrots galore.

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Mac and Pimiento Cheese

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Shh ... we snuck some veggies into the mix.

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