Creamy, crunchy, and undeniably addictive, macaroni & cheese is everyone's favorite comfort food. Need some comfort? Check out a collection of our favorite combos and use the new Recipe Maker to create a recipe with the pasta, cheeses, herbs, meats, and vegetables you love.
Hearty, Bacony Macaroni & Cheese
Kid-Friendly Mac with Peas & Ham
Just-Like-Mom's Mac & Cheese
Hearty Bacon-Kale Macaroni and Cheese
by Tasha DeSerio
Mac and cheese, the ultimate winter comfort-food dish, is made even more rib-sticking with the addition of smoky bacon and hearty greens.
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Serves 6
For the Topping:
1 small garlic clove, mashed into a paste or pressed (optional)
3 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
2 cups coarse, fresh breadcrumbs, lightly toasted
Kosher salt
2 Tbs. finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional)
For the Macaroni:
4 Tbs. unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3-1/2 cups whole milk
5 oz. finely grated Cantal
5 oz. finely grated fontina
1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Kosher salt
1 lb. mostaccioli pasta
2 cups sautéed, drained and chopped kale
1/2 cup diced, cooked bacon
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Macaroni and Cheese with Peas and Ham
by Tasha DeSerio
Peas and ham make a delicious addition to classic mac and cheese, while still keeping it kid-friendly.
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Serves 6
For the Topping:
1 small garlic clove, mashed into a paste or pressed (optional)
3 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
2 cups coarse, fresh breadcrumbs, lightly toasted
Kosher salt
2 Tbs. finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional)
For the Macaroni:
4 Tbs. unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3-1/2 cups whole milk
5 oz. finely grated sharp Cheddar
5 oz. finely grated Havarti
1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Kosher salt
1 lb. elbow macaroni
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 cup diced ham
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Classic Macaroni & Cheese
by Mary Pult, Rebecca Fasten
For many of us, this is the epitome of comfort food. Classic macaroni and cheese relies on a full-flavored Cheddar. You don’t have to buy expensive aged Cheddar, but do make sure the cheese is sharp. The dish will taste best if you assemble it ahead of baking time so the pasta can soak up the sauce, but sprinkle the crumb topping on just before baking. This recipe calls for a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, but it’s also nice to use individual ramekins.
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Serves 6-8
For the casserole:
Kosher salt
1 lb. elbow macaroni
12 Tbs. unsalted butter
6 Tbs. all-purpose flour
1/2 medium onion, thinly
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme
9 black peppercorns
4-1/2 cups milk
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Pinch nutmeg
6 cups (1 lb.) finely shredded sharp Cheddar
For the topping:
1-1/4 cups coarse breadcrumbs
2 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted
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