1Queso Mac & Cheese
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCERGet ready for a fiesta in your mouth with this creamy, spicy mac and cheese. It's a surefire crowd-pleaser that'll have you contemplating reaching for the tortilla chips to scoop up every delicious bite.
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2Homemade Mac & Cheese
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONHere at Delish, our best-ever mac and cheese is perfect for any occasion, from family weeknight dinners to holiday spreads. In our book, the perfect macaroni and cheese recipe has to be three things: extra creamy, plenty cheesy, and paired with a golden, crunchy topping. This one nails all three!
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3Bacon & Pimento Mac & Cheese
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORETo give a new spin on the superior comfort food, we decided to give it a kick that makes you say, “Maybe I can go for seconds—or thirds!” From the kick of the pimento peppers and tabasco to the bacon crumble in the sauce and the breadcrumbs, this jacked-up variation keeps every bite interesting.
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4Mac & Cheese Pizza Bites
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6French Onion Mac & Cheese
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7Southern Baked Mac & Cheese
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONChef Millie Peartree's Southern baked mac & cheese is famous for a number of reasons. Our major takeaway—layering cheese and an eggy custard makes for the MOST creamy, saucy, and decadent dish ever. We might never make it another way again.
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8Bacon Mac & Cheese
Parker FeierbachExtra-cheesy, this mac is topped with buttery croutons, garlicky onions, and crisp bacon before being baked to a beautiful golden-brown. If you want to bring the fancy factor to your holiday dinner or special date night, this decadent mac is a sure way to give a grown-up twist to a nostalgic classic.
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9Taco Mac & Cheese
In this Tex-Mex-inspired hack, we added taco seasoning, milk, and butter to the boxed cheese packet, piled on even more cheese to the pasta, then sprinkled in fresh pico de gallo. The result is an extra flavorful mac that feels (and tastes!) like you put in way more effort than you actually did.
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10Mac & Cheese Stuffed Zucchini
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11Chili Mac
PHOTO: PARKER FEIERBACHThis one-pot meal is a perfect way to warm up during the colder months, so go ahead and make it in the dead of winter to awaken your soul and grab a spoon to dig in! The best part? This hearty favorite is ready to enjoy in just 30 minutes, making it the perfect go-to weeknight dinner.
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12Crockpot Mac & Cheese
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEIf you’re not into creamy, melty macaroni and cheese with a super satisfying cheese-pull, then you might want to find another mac recipe. Sorry, but this slow-cooker macaroni and cheese is just too darn dreamy. And did you catch that it’s made in the crockpot?!
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13Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN 14Lobster Mac & Cheese
Rich, decadent, and creamy, this dish is more than just lobster added to classic mac & cheese. It stands alone, making for a wow-worthy side dish or main on any dinner spread. Follow our guide, and you’ll have a creamy, cheese lobster mac that will taste like it came straight from your favorite fancy seafood restaurant.
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15Copycat Panera Mac & Cheese
Andrew bui Newsflash: You don’t need to leave your house to enjoy your favorite fast-casual mac & cheese anymore. With this copycat, you can make it for a crowd and at a fraction of the price. The key: a combination of white cheddar for that deep cheesiness and white American cheese to impart a silky texture.
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16Lobster Mac & Cheese Bites
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17Instant Pot Mac & Cheese
Parker Feierbach 18Campfire Mac & Cheese
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19Mac & Cheese Jalapeño Poppers
LAURA REGEOur love for jalapeño poppers knows no end so we took inspo from the classic and stuffed them with mac & cheese. We opted for box, but if you want to make a batch of your favorite mac & cheese go for it. The cheesier the better, just don't forget the bacon!
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20Cacio E Pepe Mac & Cheese
Chelsea LupkinLesson #1 from making cacio e pepe: Toasting black pepper in butter intensifies the flavor of the pepper. We took that same technique and applied it to macaroni and cheese, then threw in a ton of freshly grated Pecorino to give more of the Italian pasta vibe.
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