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52 Ways to Make Homemade Mac & Cheese More Delicious

Ways to Make Homemade Mac & Cheese More Deliciou
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Macaroni and cheese is the ultimate childhood comfort food but there’s much more that can be done with this comforting dish that go beyond your standard pasta and cheese.

Try one of these 52 Ways To Make Homemade Mac & Cheese More Delicious that will transform your idea of comfort food.

You’ll never want to buy the boxed version again. Guaranteed!
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1. Hot Dog Mac & Cheese

Hot Dog Mac & Cheese

Perfect summer-time mac & cheese!

Recipe – Hot Dog Mac & Cheese via IdeaHacks

2. Baked Orecchiette With Cauliflower Bacon & Taleggio

Baked Orecchiette With Cauliflower Bacon & Taleggio

So many surprises in this comforting dish.

Recipe – Baked Orecchiette With Cauliflower Bacon & Taleggio via From A Chef’s Kitchen

3. Breakfast Mac & Cheese

Breakfast Mac & Cheese

We love dinner for breakfast!

Recipe – Breakfast Mac & Cheese via The Spiffy Cookie

4. Miniature Mac & Cheese Cups

Miniature Mac & Cheese Cups

This fun version is baked as individual muffins cups.

Recipe – Miniature Mac & Cheese Cups via IdeaHacks

5. Macaroni & Cheese Soufflé

Macaroni & Cheese Soufflé

This mac & cheese knocked our socks off!

Recipe – Macaroni & Cheese Soufflé via Tara’s Multicultural Table

6. Skinny Chicken Broccoli Macaroni & Cheese

Skinny Chicken Broccoli Macaroni & Cheese

Skinny mac & cheese? We’re in!

Recipe – Skinny Chicken Broccoli Macaroni & Cheese via Tasty Thin

7. Jalapeño Popper Mac & Cheese

Jalapeño Popper Mac & Cheese

This spicy mac & cheese has us popping!

Recipe – Jalapeño Popper Mac & Cheese via Fresh April Flours

8. Macaroni & Cheese Shells With Kale & Tomatoes

Macaroni & Cheese Shells With Kale & Tomatoes

Kale yeah to the vegan cashew cream sauce coating these shells!

Recipe – Macaroni & Cheese Shells With Kale & Tomatoes via Kale Me Maybe

9. Hummus Mac & Cheese With Zaatar Cauliflower Crust

Hummus Mac & Cheese With Zaatar Cauliflower Crust

“Macked up” indeed!

Recipe – Hummus Mac & Cheese With Zaatar Cauliflower Crust via Funny Love Blog

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10. Gourmet Pork Belly Mac & Cheese

Gourmet Pork Belly Mac & Cheese

We’re swooning over this!

Recipe – Gourmet Pork Belly Mac & Cheese via The Stay At Home Chef

11. Gluten Free Mac & Cheese

Gluten Free Mac & Cheese

Who says Gluten Free can’t be delicious?

Recipe – Gluten Free Mac & Cheese via Cookies For England

12. Broccoli & White Cheddar Quinoa Mac & Cheese

Broccoli & White Cheddar Quinoa Mac & Cheese

The cracker crust topping is divine.

Recipe – Broccoli & White Cheddar Quinoa Mac & Cheese via Ambitious Kitchen

13. Horseradish Mac & Cheese

Horseradish Mac & Cheese

Comfort food with a serious kick.

Recipe – Horseradish Mac & Cheese via Killing Thyme

14. Mexican Mac & Cheese

Mexican Mac & Cheese

We’re saying yes to this south of the border mac!

Recipe – Mexican Mac & Cheese via Jess Explains It All

15. 4 Ingredient Stovetop Macaroni & Cheese

4 Ingredient Stovetop Macaroni & Cheese

4 ingredients means no excuses.

Recipe – 4 Ingredient Stovetop Macaroni & Cheese via The Modern Proper

16. Kentucky Hot Brown Mac & Cheese

Kentucky Hot Brown Mac & Cheese

Too good to pass up!

Recipe – Kentucky Hot Brown Mac & Cheese via Foodtastic Mom

17. Hawaiian Potato Mac Salad

Hawaiian Potato Mac Salad

This macaroni has Aloha spirit!

Recipe – Hawaiian Potato Mac Salad via Culinary Envy

18. Vegan Grilled Mac & Cheese Sandwich

Vegan Grilled Mac & Cheese Sandwich

Now this is what we call comfort food!

Recipe – Vegan Grilled Mac & Cheese Sandwich via Apollo & Luna

19. Healthy St. Patrick’s Day Mac & Cheese

Healthy St. Patrick's Day Mac & Cheese

Kale and broccoli give this mac & cheese a very mean green color.

Recipe – Healthy St. Patrick’s Day Mac & Cheese via Courtney’s Sweets

20. Lobster Mac & Cheese

Lobster Mac & Cheese

Lobster is swimming in this 4-cheese macaroni.

Recipe – Lobster Mac & Cheese via Striped Spatula

21. Cheesy Pasta Casserole With Wild Mushrooms

Cheesy Pasta Casserole With Wild Mushrooms

This rosemary infused casserole is makes some high-class macaroni and cheese!

Recipe – Cheesy Pasta Casserole With Wild Mushrooms via The Brookcook

22. Super Easy Slow Cooker Macaroni & Cheese

Super Easy Slow Cooker Macaroni & Cheese

Why not let the crockpot do the work?

Recipe – Super Easy Slow Cooker Macaroni & Cheese via The Cookie Rookie

23. Tuna Macaroni Casserole

Tuna Macaroni Casserole

Traditional macaroni and cheese with a tuna protein punch.

Recipe – Tuna Macaroni Casserole via Julie’s Eats & Treats

24. Southern Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Southern Baked Macaroni & Cheese

This southern baked mac & cheese will knock your socks off!

Recipe – Southern Baked Macaroni & Cheese via Grandbaby Cakes

25. No-Boil Mac & Cheese

No-Boil Mac & Cheese

Guilt-free mac & cheese with sneaky cauliflower and broccoli.

Recipe – No-Boil Mac & Cheese via Peaks & Harbours

26. Gluten Free Macaroni & Beef

Gluten Free Macaroni & Beef

This pasta is full of taste with its tomato sauce & beef.

Recipe – Gluten Free Macaroni & Beef via Dish By Dish

27. Greek Macaroni & Cheese

Greek Macaroni & Cheese

So much flavor with so few ingredients!

Recipe – Greek Macaroni & Cheese via Scrummy Lane

28. Three-Cheese Brown Butter Truffle Mac & Cheese

Three-Cheese Brown Butter Truffle Mac & Cheese

Truffle oil takes every dish up a notch.

Recipe – Three-Cheese Brown Butter Truffle Mac & Cheese via Bijoux & Bits

29. Dump & Bake Macaroni & Cheese

Dump & Bake Macaroni & Cheese

No need to boil, just dump and bake!

Recipe – Dump & Bake Macaroni & Cheese via The Seasoned Mom

30. Macaroni & Cheese Pancakes

Macaroni & Cheese Pancakes

Comfort foods collide in this pancakes + macaroni & cheese with butternut squash too!

Recipe – Macaroni & Cheese Pancakes via The Breakfast Drama Queen

31. Mini Pimento Mac & Cheese Bites

Mini Pimento Mac & Cheese Bites

Cheesy bite size mac bites make a yummy appetizer.

Recipe – Mini Pimento Mac & Cheese Bites via Vegetarian Ventures

32. Best Ever Macaroni & Cheese

Best Ever Macaroni & Cheese

Oozing with creaminess!

Recipe – Best Ever Macaroni & Cheese via Loaves & Dishes

33. Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

Swap the pasta for some low carb cauliflower deliciousness!

Recipe – Cauliflower Mac & Cheese via Kirbie’s Cravings

34. Kielbasa and Beer Mac and Cheese

Kielbasa and Beer Mac and Cheese

This beer mac & cheese with kielbasa and sauerkraut will bring you to your knees.

Recipe – Kielbasa and Beer Mac and Cheese via Chocolate Moosey

35. 5 Cheese Mac & Cheese

5 Cheese Mac & Cheese

Crispy Panko & bacon are perfect on top!

Recipe – 5 Cheese Mac & Cheese via Garnish & Glaze

36. Overnight Creamy Chicken Mac & Cheese Casserole

Overnight Creamy Chicken Mac & Cheese Casserole

You can go wrong with a make ahead dinners as comforting as this!

Recipe – Overnight Creamy Chicken Mac & Cheese Casserole via Flavor The Moments

37. Smoky Delicata Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Smoky Delicata Baked Macaroni & Cheese

A superior mac & cheese with delicata squash & tons of spice!

Recipe – Smoky Delicata Baked Macaroni & Cheese via The Kitchen Paper

38.  Fried Mac & Cheese Balls

Fried Mac & Cheese Balls

Guaranteed to be gone in seconds!

Recipe – Fried Mac & Cheese Balls via Real Food By Dad

39. Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

Thick butternut and cheese coat this luscious pasta.

Recipe – Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese via Tara’s Multicultural Table

40. Creamy Mac & Cheese With Sriracha

Creamy Mac & Cheese With Sriracha

Accessorizing with spicy sriracha is always a good idea!

Recipe – Creamy Mac & Cheese With Sriracha via Simple Sweet & Savory

41. Mac & Cheese Soup

Mac & Cheese Soup

Now that’s what we call pure comfort!

Recipe – Mac & Cheese Soup via Loaves & Dishes

42. Pumpkin Macaroni & Cheese

Pumpkin Macaroni & Cheese

Is there anything pumpkin can’t do?

Recipe – Pumpkin Macaroni & Cheese via The David Blahg

43. Parsnip n’ Pears Mac & Cheese

Parsnip n' Pears Mac & Cheese

We’re blown away by this!

Recipe – Parsnip n’ Pears Mac & Cheese via Don’t Push Meow

44. Cheeseburger Macaroni and Cheese

Cheeseburger Macaroni and Cheese

All your childhood favorites in one hearty dish.

Recipe – Cheeseburger Macaroni and Cheese via The Cozy Apron

45. Vegetarian Chili Mac & Cheese

Vegetarian Chili Mac & Cheese

The ultimate bowl of nourishment!

Recipe – Vegetarian Chili Mac & Cheese via Celebrating Sweets

46. Curry Mac & Cheese

Curry Mac & Cheese

Just when you thought mac & cheese couldn’t get any better!

Recipe – Curry Mac & Cheese via Strength & Sunshine

47. Enchilada Mac & Cheese

Enchilada Mac & Cheese

Getting wild with enchilada sauce here.

Recipe – Enchilada Mac & Cheese via Life As A Strawberry

48. Stovetop White Cheese Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli

Stovetop White Cheese Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli

Kids will love this, it’s bursting with creaminess!

Recipe – Stovetop White Cheese Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli via An Edible Mosaic 

49. Blue Cheese, Bacon, and Brussels Sprouts Macaroni & Cheese

Blue Cheese, Bacon, and Brussels Sprouts Macaroni & Cheese

A grown up version of mac & cheese.

Recipe – Blue Cheese, Bacon, and Brussels Sprouts Macaroni & Cheese via Bright Eyed Baker 

50. Apple & Chorizo Mac & Cheese

Apple & Chorizo Mac & Cheese

Perfect blend of salty, sweet, spicy and sour!

Recipe – Apple & Chorizo Mac & Cheese via My Dish Is Bomb

51. Pizza Macaroni and Cheese

Pizza Macaroni and Cheese

Pasta free pizza flavored mac & cheese made with potatoes. Oh yum!

Recipe – Pizza Macaroni and Cheese via The Cookie Writer

52. One Skillet Macaroni Cheese & Italian Sausage & Bell Peppers

One Skillet Macaroni Cheese & Italian Sausage & Bell Peppers

A rich and comforting meal you’ll want to eat everyday.

Recipe – One Skillet Macaroni Cheese & Italian Sausage & Bell Peppers via The Mediterranean Dish

Oh boy! Was that a lot of mac and cheese or what? You should never run out of ideas when it comes to making the perfect mac and cheese recipe for you and your family.

Make sure to let us know below in the comment section, which recipe was your favorite.

By Lauren Filed Under: Food

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