This mac and cheese recipe is great for large groups and is made doubly cheesy and creamy with both velveeta and cheddar cheese.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
More Macaroni And Cheese, Please!
The basics of mac and cheese are this: you need some form of pasta, cheese, and something to make a creamy sauce.
The Pasta: Short, thick pasta shapes work best, like rotini, ziti, rigatoni, etc.
The Cheese: a good meltable cheese like Cheddar or Monterey Jack, or use a processed cheese like American or Velveeta
The Sauce: Milk, cream, and evaporated milk or cream soups all work.
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Macaroni and Cheese for a Crowd
If you need to serve a big group this recipe is ideal! This is an easy and basic macaroni and cheese recipe that is sure to please everyone.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Easy Cheesy Beef Mac
A quick way to turn a box of macaroni and cheese into dinner
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Good Ole Macaroni Tuna Casserole
You can't go wrong with a classic. Mac and cheese, tuna, mushroom soup, more cheese, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hawaiian Mac & Cheese
If you think all you need to turn ordinary mac n' cheese into Hawaiian mac n' cheese is ham and pineapple, you're right! Flower leis and tropical drinks optional.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Better Than Kraft Macaroni and Cheese
Enjoy a quick and satisfying homemade mac and cheese that's better than the boxed kind. This recipe features elbow macaroni in a rich cheese sauce.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cheesy Macaroni And Hot Dogs
Classic recipe for kids and college students. Macaroni and cheese mixed with hot dog slices and baked with a breadcrumb topping.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Easy Three-Ingredient Macaroni and Cheese
This recipe for macaroni and cheese is perfect for busy weeknights or when you're short on time. With just pasta, processed cheese, and milk, this simple yet...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
All Day Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese
Homestyle mac and cheese made with elbow macaroni, cheddar cheese, evaporated milk, regular milk, and eggs.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Polka Dot Macaroni And Cheese
Polka dot macaroni is a kiddy classic. Sliced up hot dog "polka dots" baked on top of creamy mac n' cheese is fun and impossible for kids to turn down.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fall To Your Knees Mac And Cheese
This macaroni and cheese recipe is truly next level. Five different types of cheese are combined to create just the right blend of flavors and textures.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
School Cafeteria Mac and Cheese
Having some nostalgia for your school lunch days? Cheesy, buttery macaroni baked to perfection, topped with extra cheese and a crunchy topping.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Patti LaBelle's Mac and Cheese
Listen, this isn't just another mac n' cheese recipe. This is THE mac n' cheese recipe. Five different cheeses team up to create this monumental mac masterpiece.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat OK Cafe's Triple Cheese Macaroni
Cafe style mac and cheese loaded with Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan cheeses and a secret ingredient.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lauren's Macaroni and Cheese
This macaroni and cheese recipe is the perfect blend of creamy and cheesy goodness. Two cheeses and a crispy breadcrumb topping make it a favorite.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Sweetie Pie's Macaroni And Cheese
As featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, the famous mac and cheese from Sweetie Pie's.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Old-Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese
Classic comfort food. This oven-baked pasta dish is made with a rich cream sauce with Cheddar and Parmesan cheese. Buttered breadcrumbs on top add a tasty crunch.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Vivica Fox's Marvelous Macaroni
Cream of mushroom is a fail-safe hack for all sorts of creamy casseroles and other creations, so why not mac n' cheese? It's a marvelous baked mac, especially with that...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Southern Style Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Don't mess with a southerner's mac and cheese. This recipe is a classic baked version that is creamy and cheesy.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Horseradish Grill's Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese
If you love a rich and creamy mac and cheese then you'll love this copycat version from the Horseradish Grill
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Macaroni And Cheese With Parmesan Crumb Crust
Mac n' cheese, topped with more cheese in a parmesan herb crust? That's some next level cooking right there.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Boston Market Macaroni And Cheese
Cheesy? Check. Creamy? Check. Just like Boston Market's famous mac and cheese? Make this copycat recipe and let the kudos roll in.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pearl Bailey's Macaroni And Cheese
This old-fashioned macaroni and cheese is creamy but not overly rich.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Baked Old Fashioned Macaroni And Cheese
There's nothing quite like a classic mac and cheese recipe, and this baked old-fashioned recipe is the perfect example of why this dish is so beloved.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Macaroni And Cheese With Broccoli
Broccoli mac' n cheese isn't just a way to make a decadent dish healthier by sneaking in a cruciferous green, it's also a killer flavor combo. A cheesy duo...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Macaroni, Bacon, and Cheese
If you're looking to change up your pasta game, you've just hit the goldmine with this bacon-infused mac and cheese prepared in a crock pot. It's as...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Freeze Ahead Macaroni and Cheese with Ham
This recipe is the perfect way to get your mac and cheese fix, without all the hassle! Simply make the dish ahead of time, freeze it, and then bake it when...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat KFC Macaroni And Cheese
If you're craving comfort food, you can't go wrong with KFC-style macaroni and cheese. This recipe brings the creamy goodness right to your kitchen.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
3 Layer Baked Mac-N-Cheese
Get the maximum cheese flavor in every bite with this layered, oven-baked macaroni and cheese recipe. It has three kinds of cheese layered with elbow macaroni and a cheesy...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Low-Fat Baked Macaroni
With a few tricks up your sleeve you can make a creamy mac n' cheese bake that's lower in fat than your taste buds would believe. The crunch from parmesan bread crumbs on top...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Four Cheese Macaroni And Cheese
The four different cheeses in this mac and cheese recipe add a delicious depth of flavor that you don't get in other recipes.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mini Mac And Cheese Bites
Mini mac and cheese bites are the perfect bite-sized snack or appetizer. These little morsels are packed with cheesy flavor and will be devoured in no time.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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