PART OF Comfort Food: Family Favorites
Cheesy and oh so satisfying, mac and cheese can do no wrong. Transport yourself back to childhood with one of these classic or kicked-up options.
This sophisticated (yet easy!) mac and cheese is a fantastic way to eat your greens. And it's perfect for leftover kale — just be sure the leaves are totally dry before adding them to the mix.
"This was very good! We loved the crunchy topping, and it made a great side with our meatloaf."
-Derf
Baked mac and cheese you can slice up.
"I made this fabulous dish for the first time tonight — it goes a very long way and could feed a crowd. So amazing! I'll make it again and again."
-Chef #1476256
"My family and I loved this. You should definitely try some smoked cheddar, although this recipe is very adaptable to whatever cheese you have on hand."
-ellie_
"I combined a few recipes together and this is the BEST! It's easy to reheat, too — just add a little milk on top of the leftovers, cover with foil and put it back in the oven for a half hour."
-Cathy Pete
"I really don't think a five-star rating and a 'thank you' is payment enough for this delicious recipe! I used frozen zucchini and it worked out perfectly — it was creamy, crunchy and tasty."
-*Asha*
Macaroni Vegetable Cheese Pie
"Cinnamon was a nice addition to this recipe. I used about three cups of penne and a bit more mustard powder, as well as low-fat milk. I also added tomato and some fresh spinach. It was a hit!"
-Redsie
"Made this dish for a cookout and it disappeared quickly! The only addition I made was to crumble bacon on the top."
-pmayo26
"This is a great macaroni and cheese! The cream cheese adds just the right touch of creaminess, and the extra cheese and crunchiness on top are great additions. I used crushed Ritz crackers on top and they were good."
-pattikay in L.A.
You've always dreamt of hand-held mac and cheese, and now you can have it with a delightful proscuitto garnish.
"This is exactly what you want when you make macaroni and cheese. It has just the right amount of cheese and creaminess to it."
-Lainey39
Bacon Cheeseburger Macaroni
"This does have the flavor of a bacon cheeseburger. The ketchup and mustard add tanginess, and bonus points for being a very kid-friendly meal."
-*Parsley*
"I used a box of Kraft Deluxe sharp mac and cheese and seasoned the panko with even more cayenne and let the bites chill in the fridge until I was ready to deep-fry them."
-KPD
Always wanted to eat mac and cheese for breakfast? Now you can! This bake features macaroni, sausages, eggs, tater tots and cheese.
"Pure comfort food. I halved the recipe and it still could have fed six people! I love how creamy this came out, and I'm really looking forward to the leftovers."
-Lucky in Bayview
"You must try this! Excellent! It rated a 10 from my husband and son."
-rebeccalucas1980
"With this dish, I was able to get my 2-year-old son to eat cauliflower! The crumb topping was a great addition with the Parmesan cheese."
-AZPARZYCH
Sharp cheddar cheese alongside sweet butternut squash is the perfect pairing for this decadent casserole.
"This is the ultimate comfort food. I used nonfat milk with a little fat-free cream and Havarti cheese — so delicious and a little bit more grown-up than usual."
-CaliforniaJan
"We loved this. My husband said it reminded him of the Sonora Chicken Pasta from Ruby Tuesday (without the beef, of course). YUM!"
-BamaBelle30
"Very good! I'd recommend using pineapple bits instead of crushed pineapple, otherwise it disappears in the cheese sauce!"
-tanamarn
"This is a colorful, low-fat, high-protein meal that will fill you up. My husband — who claims to dislike anything healthy, especially wheat pasta — says this is great!"
-FLKeysJen
"Awesome mac and cheese! I used corkscrew pasta for this dish and it turned out very nice. It has lots of flavor from the taco seasoning and salsa, and it's very easy and fast to make."
-Calee
"This is perfect! There's just enough bite from the cheddar and creaminess from the American cheese. I'm done searching for the perfect mac and cheese recipe."
-Casey in DC
"Mmmm! While this is simple and easy to prepare, it certainly doesn't taste plain! I used whole spelt spaetzle pasta and decided to leave my broccoli in bigger chunks."
-Lalaloula
"This recipe has a great creamy, cheesy consistency with a lovely crunch on the top. Some garlic powder would also be great in this."
-Lalaloula
"This was a huge hit. I used curly pasta, which kept everything mixed well. I also had a friend make this, and she emailed me saying it was the best thing she ever ate!"
-yogiclarebear
"I doubled this for dinner guests and it was gone fast! I boiled the noodles and made the sauce the night before, and combined them before baking — was super creamy and satisfying."
-under12parsecs
"This was awesome and so easy! The sour cream really helps the dish stay moist in the oven. I'll definitely be making this again."
-veggiechild
"What a great twist on mac and cheese. I used fresh chopped tomatoes and added some chili powder and a dash of rosemary."
-SouthernCACook
A southern mac and cheese twang, which can be used with gluten-free noodles!
