Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

These cheesy, creamy macaroni recipes will put your pasta-from-a-box to shame.

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Bacon-Pear Macaroni and Cheese

Crispy bacon, extra-creamy cheese sauce, pears sauteed in brown sugar and butter. It took our Test Kitchen three tries to get all the pieces right for this fall comfort food. Oh man, was it worth it.Bacon-Pear Macaroni and Cheese

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Slow-Cooker Mac & Cheese

Take 15 minutes to prep this mac, then let it sit in your slow cooker for a few hours. You'll come back to an extra-creamy, extra-cheesy homemade meal.Slow-Cooker Mac & Cheese

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Chipotle Mac and Cheese

In case two kinds of cheese and a pound of sausage aren't enough to transform a pot of mac and cheese, chipotle pepper will do the trick.Chipotle Mac and Cheese

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Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

Swiss, cheddar and Parmesan give this casserole a big punch of cheesy flavor. Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

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Chicken, Tomato and Spinach Mac and Cheese

We gave homey mac and cheese a refresh. The saucepan sauce is made without a flour thickener, so it's lighter-tasting than baked versions. And adding veggies and chicken makes it a well-rounded meal.Chicken, Tomato and Spinach Mac and Cheese

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Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese

Combine two all-American classics to make this innovative casserole-like dish. Just like a cheeseburger, the ingredients are added in layers.Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese

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Tex-Mex Mac and Cheese

Mexican-blend cheese, salsa, ground beef, chili peppers…no this isn't just another taco recipe. The fiesta-themed ingredients turn mac and cheese into a surprising crowd-pleaser.Tex-Mex Mac and Cheese

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Army and Lou's Macaroni and Cheese

Here's a real crowd-pleaser: a creamy mac and cheese recipe using three kinds of cheese. It's from the former Army and Lou's restaurant in Chicago.Army and Lou's Macaroni and Cheese

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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

The combo of butternut squash, rigatoni, bacon and smoked cheese makes for a delicious twist on traditional mac and cheese.Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

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Mexican Mac and Cheese

Pair Mexican flavors with pasta for this comfort-food casserole that includes sausage, salsa and Monterey Jack cheese.Mexican Mac and Cheese

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Greek Style Mac 'n' Cheese

You don't have to cross the Atlantic for this gourmet meal. Simple add-ins like kalamata olives and feta cheese give mac and cheese a pop of Greek flavor.Greek Style Mac 'n' Cheese

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Pesto Shrimp Mac & Cheese

Garlic, basil, pine nuts and shrimp amp up the flavor in this twist on macaroni and cheese.Pesto Shrimp Mac & Cheese

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Chicken-Broccoli Mac and Cheese

An easy cheese sauce seasons the pasta, deli chicken and fresh broccoli in this quick dinner. Chicken-Broccoli Mac and Cheese

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Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Homemade sauce coats the noodles and veggies in cheesy delight. Red pepper flakes add just enough kick.Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

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Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Canned pumpkin and chopped walnuts up the flavor, texture and nutritional value of the cheesy staple.Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

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Lobster Macaroni and Cheese

Fresh lobster (frozen works, too) and truffle oil take mac and cheese from traditional to extravagant.Lobster Macaroni and Cheese

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Bacon-Pear Macaroni and Cheese

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Slow-Cooker Mac & Cheese

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Chipotle Mac and Cheese

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Broccoli Macaroni and Cheese

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Chicken, Tomato and Spinach Mac and Cheese

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Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese

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Tex-Mex Mac and Cheese

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Army and Lou's Macaroni and Cheese

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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

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Mexican Mac and Cheese

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Greek Style Mac 'n' Cheese

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Pesto Shrimp Mac & Cheese

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Chicken-Broccoli Mac and Cheese

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Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

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Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

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Lobster Macaroni and Cheese

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