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
Kid-friendly Macaroni And Cheese
Some elaborate versions of macaroni and cheese don't always appeal to kids - but these are recipes they'll love! They are great for lunch, dinner, or as a snack. Most of the recipes use macaroni pasta as the base but some build on pre-packaged mac n cheese for convenience.
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Good Ole Macaroni Tuna Casserole
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
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
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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
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
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
Mac And Cheese Triangles
Made with cheese, bread crumbs, macaroni and cheese mix, oil
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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