There are so many fun ways to make and enjoy macaroni and cheese. These are some of our favorite recipes for the cheesy goodness.
If there is one dish that shows up at our table more than any other, it is macaroni and cheese. It is the ultimate comfort food, and honestly, my family would be perfectly happy eating it every single night of the week.
Little Dude is a huge fan of anything cheesy, so I am always looking for new and fun ways to serve up our favorite pasta. Whether we are making a quick single-serving bowl in the microwave for lunch, baking up a big no-boil casserole for a busy weeknight dinner, or sneaking some greens in where nobody will notice, there is a mac and cheese recipe for every occasion.
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From simple stovetop versions to fun finger foods that make lunchboxes a little more exciting, I have pulled together all of my very best macaroni and cheese recipes right here in one spot.
No matter which one you try first, I think you are going to love it. Go ahead and grab a big spoon — this is going to be good!
Our Favorite Mac & Cheese Recipes
5 Minute Mac and Cheese
This five-minute microwave mac and cheese is perfect for those days when you need a single serving of comfort food right now. It basically makes instant macaroni and cheese from scratch, and it is so simple that a kid can do it without help. You likely already have everything you need sitting in your pantry.
If you love macaroni and cheese with ham, this is going to become your new favorite way to make it. You just put everything in a casserole dish and let the oven do all of the work — no boiling the noodles required. It leaves you with almost no dirty dishes and a hearty dinner your whole family will love.
Mac and cheese in the Instant Pot is my go-to when I need a creamy homemade dinner on the table fast. It is ready in about 15 minutes, cooks all in one pot with no draining required, and the starchy pasta water turns into an extra-silky cheese sauce.
Crockpot corny macaroni and cheese is one of my favorite low-maintenance ways to make a cheesy side dish, especially when I am feeding a crowd. Everything cooks right in the crockpot with no need to boil the noodles first, and the sweet corn turns it into a fun all-in-one pasta and veggie dish. It is perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or an easy family dinner.
No boil baked macaroni and cheese is my kind of easy comfort food: just add the ingredients to the pan and let the oven work its magic. There is no need to boil noodles or make a cheese sauce first, but you still end up with a creamy, cheesy dish that works as a hearty side or simple meatless dinner.
Acorn squash macaroni and cheese is one of my favorite ways to sneak an extra vegetable onto the dinner plate without anybody noticing. The acorn squash makes this stovetop mac and cheese super creamy while cutting back on the butter, milk, and cheese, and it still delivers all of that cozy comfort-food goodness.
If you like your macaroni and cheese extra creamy and seriously cheesy, you have to try my copycat shells and cheese in your Instant Pot. Inspired by those beloved boxed cheesy shells, this easy recipe practically makes itself in the Instant Pot and delivers the kind of cozy comfort food both kids and adults will happily dig into.
Grabbing your own macaroni and cheese muffin comes with its own special kind of anticipation, and that is exactly what makes these so fun. They are loaded with cheese and pasta just like you would expect, but they bake up into perfect little finger foods. Make a batch for dinner and toss the leftovers into lunchboxes the next day — everybody wins.
This one combines two favorite side dishes into one super creamy, cheesy, and comforting recipe. It uses a mozzarella version of my favorite stovetop cheese sauce with spinach mixed right in to balance it all out. It is a great way to change up your side dish routine and get everyone to eat their greens without any complaints.
The creamiest macaroni and cheese With is my go-to stovetop recipe when I need a quick, cheesy dinner everyone will happily eat. I can make the silky cheese sauce while the noodles boil, then stir in ham for an easy, hearty meal that gets two thumbs up every time.
Carlee is a busy mom that loves to share family friendly recipes. There are a mix of quick and easy Midwest comfort food meals and plenty of sweet treats.
Whether you are looking for an old fashioned recipe from Carlee's grandma's recipe box or a new meal to feed your family, you are in the right place. There are plenty of delicious recipes for every cooking skill level and amount of time available.
