6 Best Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Typically macaroni and cheese is made with milk but here we’re using wine instead. You’ll love the creamy fondue-like sauce that results. Buttery breadcrumbs add just the right amount of crunch.

Recipe: Ultimate Mac ‘n’ Cheese

We created this recipe with camping food in mind, but the one pan strategy is perfect for weeknight meals at home. For the latter, simply use a large deep frying pan for each step of the recipe. One pan means easy clean-up, and who doesn’t love that on a weeknight?

Recipe: One Pan Mac ‘n’ Cheese

While Dungeness crab may seem like a splurge for a weeknight, when you add it to this family favorite a little goes a long way.

Recipe: Dungeness Crab Mac and Cheese

Crisp bacon adds smoky goodness to a rich three-cheese mac. Fresh herbs round out this sophisticated version of a comfort food classic.

Recipe: Bacon and Herbs Mac ‘n’ Cheese

You’ll love the crunch and color of spring vegetables in this recipe. Versatile goat cheese brings out the best in fresh peas and asparagus.

Recipe: Spring Vegetable Macaroni ‘n’ Cheese

In search of a mac ‘n’ cheese with a sophisticated taste? Look no further. Three cheeses with decidedly adult flavor (gruyère, fontina, and parmesan) plus a little bacon will satisfy your grown-up craving for a childhood favorite.

Recipe: Grown-Up Mac ‘n’ Cheese