Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

From creamy baked macaroni and cheese to stovetop versions with bacon, explore hundreds of easy, comforting mac and cheese recipes.

Staff Picks

Instant Pot® Mac and Cheese with Ham and Peas

Rating: 4.4 stars
44
Forget about the blue box (you know what I'm talking about) and make homemade mac and cheese for a weeknight dinner. The ham, peas, and optional hot sauce add some pizzazz to classic mac and cheese. Adjust the consistency of the mac and cheese sauce to suit your personal preference. I used Kraft® 2% Milk Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese to reduce fat with no negative effect on taste.
By lutzflcat

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

Rating: 4.57 stars
140
I saw my local ballpark was introducing Buffalo chicken mac and cheese and thought it was a great idea! This is what I whipped up. Serve with celery sticks and beer. Let me know what you think.
By Matt R

Cauliflower Mac-N-Cheese

Rating: 4.59 stars
24
Simple mac-n-cheese.
By Zach Paquette

Gluten-Free Mac-n-Cheese

Rating: 4 stars
3
Mascarpone makes this cheesy pasta extra creamy, and the addition of potato starch means the sauce thickens without flour.
By Leslie Kelly

Wisconsin Five-Cheese Bake

Rating: 4.27 stars
140
A savory twist on traditional macaroni and cheese made with multiple cheeses for layers of cheese flavor in every bite.
By Kim B.

Kicked Up Mac and Cheese

Rating: 4.4 stars
146
This ain't your grandma's mac and cheese.
By HYPERPUPPY

Baked Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

Rating: 4.36 stars
405
This recipe was given to me by my friend Katie. It's a longtime favorite in her family.
By Jody

Easy Mac and Cheese Muffins

Rating: 4.26 stars
136
This takes a fun approach to the traditional mac and cheese recipe. Kids can eat it like a muffin and with their hands, making it a new mac and cheese experience!
By joplin_7_7_7

Homemade Mac and Cheese

Rating: 4.16 stars
1863
This is a nice rich mac and cheese. Serve with a salad for a great meatless dinner. Hope you enjoy it.
By Judy

Simple Macaroni and Cheese

Rating: 4.42 stars
643
A very quick and easy fix to a tasty side-dish. Fancy, designer mac and cheese often costs forty or fifty dollars to prepare when you have so many exotic and expensive cheeses, but they aren't always the best tasting. This recipe is cheap and tasty.
By g0dluvsugly

Lobster Mac and Cheese

Rating: 4.13 stars
73
High class meets down home. This dish is just my style. The amazing combination of flavors make this one of my favorites.
By Ange

Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese

Rating: 4.46 stars
38
Two classic comfort foods combined to make one hearty and very satisfying casserole.
By ReneeW.
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Chef John's Macaroni and Cheese

Chef John's Macaroni and Cheese
Rating: Unrated
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See how to make this classic baked mac and cheese.
The Most-Loved Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

The Most-Loved Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
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Restaurant-Style Mac and Cheese

Restaurant-Style Mac and Cheese
Rating: Unrated
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'Got Some Crust' Macaroni and Cheese

'Got Some Crust' Macaroni and Cheese
Rating: Unrated
75
Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese

Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese
Rating: Unrated
838
Best Homemade Mac'n'Cheese Recipes

Best Homemade Mac'n'Cheese Recipes

Restaurant Style Mac and Cheese

Rating: 4.18 stars
159

Excellent restaurant-style macaroni with cheese that knocked me away!

More Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Simple Macaroni and Cheese

Rating: 4.42 stars
575
A very quick and easy fix to a tasty side-dish. Fancy, designer mac and cheese often costs forty or fifty dollars to prepare when you have so many exotic and expensive cheeses, but they aren't always the best tasting. This recipe is cheap and tasty.
By g0dluvsugly

Church Supper Macaroni and Cheese

Rating: 3.33 stars
24
It seems like there are endless recipe variations on macaroni and cheese; however my family is not a big fan of cheese sauce-based macaroni and cheese. It seems to dilute the cheese flavor. This simple but tasty recipe was given to me at a church supper in Terre Haute; it's old, definitely has German or Jewish (kugel?) roots. The secret is to use a good-quality EXTRA-SHARP Cheddar cheese.
By garlic_in_a_windmill

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Rating: 4.11 stars
453
A friend of mine sent this recipe to me when I got my first apartment, because she knows how much I hate cooking! It's really easy -- even I can make it -- and tastes great. I'm not sure where she found the recipe, but it included the note 'Good source of protein, vitamin A, B group vitamins, calcium.'
By Meredith

VELVEETA® Down-Home Macaroni and Cheese

Rating: 4.51 stars
125
If you're looking for a mac and cheese recipe with the perfect balance of cheesy and creamy, the search ends here.
By VELVEETA Cheese
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Chef John's Macaroni and Cheese

Rating: 4.38 stars
1149
This easy-to-make old-school macaroni and cheese has a perfectly crispy crust.
By Chef John

Mom's Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Rating: 4.23 stars
384
Quick and easy -- macaroni, cheese soup, milk and Colby cheese!
By Courtnay

Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese

Rating: 4.59 stars
42
Rich and cheesy but not too dry. My family loves this and we have it for all our big meals.
By Carolinagirl

Fried Mac and Cheese Balls

Rating: 4.36 stars
62
A fun and easy recipe that the kids and guests will love! It's super cheesy and absolutely one of my faves. No need for spoons with this mac dish!!
By erinrhodes813

Cheese and Hamburger Macaroni

Rating: 4.33 stars
95
Homemade version of Hamburger Helper® - just as easy and tastes so much better! You will need a large skillet with a tight fitting lid.
By macandjakesmom

Homestyle Beef, Macaroni and Cheese

Rating: 3.85 stars
62
This is a tasty and complete meal. My family is wild over this recipe and I'm always asked to bring it to pot luck parties.
By DDFROG197

Tasty Baked Mac n Cheese

Rating: 4.53 stars
125
I love this recipe because it's taken me so long to actually get a good tasting noodle and not just a good tasting piece of cheese on top. This recipe was just trial and error and it's really really good in my opinion. I'm really looking for feedback on this recipe. Thanks so much! This is really good even days after for leftovers. The cheese remelts and the flavor really sets in. Enjoy!
By Eva Maria

Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

Rating: 4.32 stars
282
This creamy, comforting meal takes just moments to assemble and is always a big hit. Great for large family gatherings and to take to pot luck dinners. I'm always asked for the recipe!
By Cathy P

Chuck's Favorite Mac and Cheese

Rating: 4.26 stars
2567
Easily doubled for a potluck, cottage cheese and sour cream are the unique elements to this macaroni and cheese recipe.
By MRSO

20 Fancy Mac and Cheese Recipes

Enjoy high-brow versions of a comfort food classic.
By Hayley Sugg

Four-Cheese Truffled Macaroni and Cheese

Rating: 4.46 stars
24
This is one of my favorite things to make once the weather gets a chill in the air. It's great for cheese-lovers (like myself) and works great as leftovers or at dinner parties! Truffle oil has by far been one of the best culinary purchases I have made. One little bottle has lasted me a year, and can be used with so many things, like this recipe. Top with a pinch of truffle salt!
By Hilary van Santen

Easy Gluten-Free Macaroni and Cheese

Rating: 4.49 stars
37
Cheesy gluten-free deliciousness that is super easy to make. Kid-approved!
By Rick Kleinhans (kokodiablo)

Lobster Mac and Cheese

Rating: 4.13 stars
70
High class meets down home. This dish is just my style. The amazing combination of flavors make this one of my favorites.
By Ange

Old School Mac n' Cheese

Rating: 4.53 stars
116
This is a completely unpretentious, down-home macaroni and cheese recipe just like my grandma and mom always made. A simple white sauce where you add cheese and a few other flavors with macaroni and a potato chip crust. This recipe makes a lot, I like to make two pans so I can take one to a pot luck and have the other one to keep in the fridge for later. It's an easy recipe to adjust down if you only want to make one pan. If you aren't cooking it right away, just keep the topping separate until you are ready to put it in the oven.
By Collette Duck

Southern Macaroni and Cheese Pie

Rating: 4.49 stars
191
Macaroni and Cheese Pie is a staple of all good Southern family dinners, church dinners and socials.
By dameionec

Macaroni Pie

Rating: 3.56 stars
42
This wonderful pie is a variation of macaroni and cheese.
By TARASMOMMEE

Mouse's Macaroni and Cheese

Rating: 4.48 stars
958
The cheesiest and easiest recipe I know.
By Mouse

Dill Pickle Macaroni and Cheese

Rating: 4.36 stars
3
Dill pickle relish adds a bit of crunch and a ton of flavor to traditional, creamy baked macaroni and cheese.
By lutzflcat

Classic Macaroni and Cheese

Rating: 4.04 stars
333
This is the classic baked Mac and Cheese of my childhood. You can add sun-dried tomatoes if you wish, or sometimes I substitute minced garlic for the salt and pepper to give it added zing! It can make Saturday Night more fun!
By Cordi Tierno

Tuna Mac

Rating: 4.21 stars
35
An easy casserole using mac-n-cheese from a box with a can of tuna, mushrooms, and bread crumbs on top.
By melissa loudy
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