Our Favorite Mac and Cheese Recipes
Creamy, hearty, and comforting, mac and cheese isn’t just for kids. Here are our favorite spins on the classic recipe.
Macaroni and cheese, mac and cheese, The Mac—call it whatever you’d like, the classic recipe is a classic for a reason. It’s a must-have for weeknights, big family get-togethers, and camping trips. You can stick with the recipe you have always known (and probably memorized), or you can swap some of those simple ingredients for something new. Like wine.
That’s right, the first mac and cheese recipe below calls for gruyère, gouda, and white wine. Another of our favorites uses bacon for a rich flavor, or try out the Dungeness crab recipe to splurge on your next potluck.
Keep using your favorite type of pasta, experiment with some herbs, and enjoy some of our favorite mac and cheese recipes we’ve come across.
Ultimate Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Typically macaroni and cheese is made with milk but here we’re using wine instead. You’ll love the creamy fondue-like sauce that results. Buttery breadcrumbs add just the right amount of crunch.
Recipe: Ultimate Mac ‘n’ Cheese
One Pan Mac ‘n’ Cheese
We created this recipe with camping food in mind, but the one pan strategy is perfect for weeknight meals at home. For the latter, simply use a large deep frying pan for each step of the recipe. One pan means easy clean-up, and who doesn’t love that on a weeknight?
Recipe: One Pan Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Dungeness Crab Mac and Cheese
While Dungeness crab may seem like a splurge for a weeknight, when you add it to this family favorite a little goes a long way.
Recipe: Dungeness Crab Mac and Cheese
Bacon and Herbs Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Crisp bacon adds smoky goodness to a rich three-cheese mac. Fresh herbs round out this sophisticated version of a comfort food classic.
Recipe: Bacon and Herbs Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Spring Vegetable Macaroni ‘n’ Cheese
You’ll love the crunch and color of spring vegetables in this recipe. Versatile goat cheese brings out the best in fresh peas and asparagus.
Grown-up Mac ‘n’ Cheese
In search of a mac and cheese with a sophisticated taste? Look no further. Three cheeses with decidedly adult flavor (gruyère, fontina, and parmesan) plus a little bacon will satisfy your grown-up craving for a childhood favorite.
Recipe: Grown-Up Mac ‘n’ Cheese
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