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
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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Mini Mac And Cheese Bites
Deep-Fried Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is a classic dish that everyone loves. But have you ever tried deep-fried mac and cheese balls? Serve them as an appetizer or for a fun and unique...
Method: deep fryer
Time: 30-60 minutes
Macaroni And Cheese Puff
This oven-baked cheesy pasta dish is so comforting and delicious, you'll never want to go back to regular mac and cheese again.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Fried Macaroni And Cheese Balls
These deep-fried mac and cheese delights use a combo of cheddar and smoked gouda for maximum cheesy enjoyment.
Method: deep fryer, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Basic Macaroni and Cheese
It may be basic, but it's also delicious! Your choice of cheese is mixed with a homemade white sauce and cooked macaroni and then baked until heated through.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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2-Step Macaroni And Cheese
All you need to do for this 2-step mac and cheese recipe is boil your pasta, then mix in your sauce and cheese for a delicious dish that's ready to go on the table in just 20...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Fancy Macaroni And Cheese
Two kinds of mushrooms and a three-cheese blend dresses this recipe up a bit without making it pretentious. After all, it's still just mac n' cheese.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Farmhouse Macaroni And Cheese
Not the fanciest mac and cheese, but it is delicious comfort food. The twist on this recipe is that it includes bacon, tomatoes, and cream of mushroom soup.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Roasted Vegetable Macaroni and Cheese
Made with red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, onion, zucchini, olive oil, garlic, all-purpose flour, low-fat milk, Provolone cheese, Parmesan cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Chili Mac n Cheese
Really want to take that mac and cheese up a notch? Try this fully loaded tex-mex version.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Mac And Trees
Made with garlic, broccoli, kosher salt, bell peppers, milk, flour, butter, nutmeg, salt and pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Microwave Macaroni And Cheese
Decadence, meet convenience! This breeze of a recipe is a few steps up from the microwave pasta of your not so distant past. Flavored with onion and Tabasco, it's grown...
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Western Style Macaroni And Cheese
This Western-style macaroni and cheese is a delicious and easy way to sneak some veggies in your meal. Spicy jalapeno Jack cheese and diced jalapenos to give it an...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Macaroni 'N Cheese With Bacon
If you're on the hunt for a quick dinner that satisfies both kids and grown-ups, this macaroni 'n cheese with bacon will effortlessly become a family favorite one bowl at...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Italian Style Macaroni And Cheese
Made with Italian sausage, butter or margarine, onion, garlic, bell pepper, mushrooms, flour, milk, oregano, dried basil
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Publick House Mac And Cheese
Made with white cheddar, macaroni pasta, butter, white onion, flour, nutmeg, whole milk, heavy cream, swiss cheese, asiago cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hot Dog Casserole
Made with Cheddar cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, elbow macaroni, onion, green bell pepper, garlic powder, hot dogs
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Creamy Mac & Cheese Alfredo
Made with Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, elbow macaroni pasta, Alfredo pasta sauce, chicken broth
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Tasty Macaroni, Cheese, And Mashed Potato Casserole
This recipe merges two classics into one convenient casserole, offering both mac and cheese and fluffy mashed potatoes in every bite.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Corn Bread Mac 'N Cheese
Take your mac and cheese to the next level by topping it with a layer of cornbread stuffing!
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Salmon Macaroni And Cheese
Made with macaroni and cheese dinner, salmon, milk, lemon pepper, dill weed
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Tuna And Shells
Made with margarine or butter, cracker crumbs, mushroom soup, shells and cheese mix, frozen peas, tuna
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese With Fried Onions
Made with garlic powder, elbow macaroni pasta, extra sharp Cheddar cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup, milk, butter, chives, kosher...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
President Reagan's Macaroni and Cheese
Made with milk, cheese, elbow macaroni, butter, egg, salt, black pepper, dry mustard, water
Method: oven, stovetop
Time:
Slow Cooker Cheddar Spirals
Made with cheddar cheese, butter, spiral pasta, half-and-half, cheddar cheese soup
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Spanish Macaroni
Made with bread crumbs, onion, green bell pepper, butter, ground beef, salt and pepper, tomato soup, cheese, macaroni pasta
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mustard Seed Cafe Macaroni and Cheese
Made with milk, ground nutmeg, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, salt, white pepper, Cheddar cheese, Gruyere or Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mac And Cheese Triangles
Made with cheese, bread crumbs, macaroni and cheese mix, oil
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Horn & Hardart's Macaroni & Cheese
Made with salt and white pepper, cheddar cheese, sugar, elbow macaroni, cayenne pepper, milk, light cream, butter, tomatoes, flour
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Velveeta Taco Mac & Cheese
Made with Velveeta cheese, ground beef, water, salsa, chili powder, elbow macaroni pasta
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Seafood Macaroni And Cheese
Made with bay scallops, shrimp, butter, mushrooms, sharp Cheddar cheese, dry mustard, nutmeg, black pepper, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Fried Macaroni And Cheese
Made with oil or bacon drippings, butter, cheddar cheese, elbow macaroni, salt, black pepper, paprika, eggs
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
German Style Macaroni And Cheese
Made with salt, Muenster cheese, butter, potatoes, rigatoni pasta, onion
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Macaroni, Cheese and Egg Casserole
Made with American cheese, salt, eggs, macaroni pasta, milk, bread crumbs, butter, onion, parsley
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Ultimate White Cheddar And Fontina Macaroni And Cheese
Made with onions, butter, flour, milk, white wine, Hungarian paprika, white cheddar cheese, Fontina cheese, nutmeg, salt and fresh ground white...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Gorgonzola Macaroni
Made with butter or margarine, sour cream, milk, gorgonzola cheese, black pepper, elbow macaroni, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cajun Macaroni And Cheese With Andouille Sausage
Made with onions, butter, bell peppers, andouille sausage, Cheddar cheese, heavy cream, black pepper, salt, pasta, green onions
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Confetti Mac and Cheese with Ham
Made with black pepper, frozen mixed vegetables, diced tomatoes, ham, celery, dried onion, dried parsley, celery seed, American cheese, cream of celery soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese with Salsa
Made with macaroni and cheese mix, salsa, green chilies
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Spicy Santa Fe Macaroni And Cheese
Made with elbow macaroni, butter, flour, milk, pepper Jack cheese, diced tomatoes and chiles
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Macaroni And Cheese With Green Onions And Ham
Made with green onions, ham, cheese, butter, flour, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, white pepper, elbow macaroni
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Five Cheeses And Macaroni
Made with Parmesan cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, macaroni pasta, butter or margarine, flour, milk, dry mustard, cottage cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, Colby cheese
Method: crock pot, stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Bahamian Macaroni and Cheese (Bahamas)
Made with salt, elbow macaroni pasta, onion, green bell pepper, evaporated milk, celery, Cheddar cheese, black pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Macaroni And Cheese With Crumb Topping
Made with American cheese, cavatappi pasta or large elbow macaroni, butter, all-purpose flour, dry mustard, kosher salt, sweet paprika, white pepper, milk, white...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Macaroni And Cheese With Mushrooms And Bacon
Made with mushrooms, bacon, onion, all-purpose flour, dry mustard, salt, black pepper, milk, cheddar cheese, fresh parsley
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lobster Macaroni and Cheese
Made with lobster, milk, garlic, shallot, black peppercorns, kosher salt, black pepper, flour, butter
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Creamy Mac 'N' Cheese With Ham And Tomatoes
Made with salt, ham, sharp Cheddar cheese, non-stick cooking spray, elbow macaroni, diced tomatoes, baking soda, butter or margarine, all-purpose flour...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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