Favorite Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Satisfy your cravings for this all-American favorite.
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Food Network's Stove Top Mac-n-Cheese
Everyone goes mad for this classic comfort food. Douse it in extra sharp cheddar, American or a Pecorino-Gruyere mix or serve it gooey, crusty or even deep-fried. Mac and cheese is versatile and always delicious.
Need ammo for your next mac attack? These 25 recipes — from basic and beyond — will impress the pickiest kid or most discerning gourmand.
Just the basics:
With extras:
- Kid Pleasin' Fried Chicken and Quince Jelly over Macaroni and Cheese and Mashed Potatoes
- Mac and Cheddar Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli
- Mac & Cheese
- Mac 'N Cheese with Bacon and Cheese
- Mac and Cheese Carbonara
- Macaroni and Cheese My Way
- Mac-n-Smoked Gouda with Cauliflower
- Pepperoni, Macaroni and Cheese "Lasagna Style"
- Spicy Baked Macaroni
Above and beyond:
Five Tips for Mastering Mac and Cheese:
- For baked mac and cheese, cook pasta just shy of al dente; it'll continue to cook in the oven.
- When making a béchamel sauce for the macaroni, add the milk slowly, whisking constantly, for the perfect consistency.
- Before topping your dish, toast your breadcrumbs in butter (and garlic, if you like) for extra flavor and crunch.
- Use a mixture of cheeses for maximum flavor and meltability.
- When you butter your baking dish, add a layer of breadcrumbs to the pan for an extra non-stick coating.
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