Lifestyle

6 Fun Mac and Cheese Recipes Your Whole Family Will 'Eat Up' (PHOTOS)

LifestylePublished Apr 21, 2014
By Rebecca Stokes
mac and cheese recipes

The pleasures of macaroni and cheese are undeniable. The soft, chewy feel of the noodles, the melted ooey gooey goodness of the fatty cheese. Excuse me, I may need a moment to pull myself together. Okay. I'm back.

No matter what your age, be it 5 or 50, you harbor a soft spot for this entree, the ultimate comfort food. But even the things we like the most can get a little tired when you eat them night after night (except for pizza, if you slight pizza under my cyber-roof, I will kick you out). Luckily we're here for you, with 6 fresh takes on your favorite cheesy treat.

Are you a crock-pot fan, a cupcake fiend? Never you fear, these 6 winning recipes have got something for everyone. You could eat a different one each week and never come close to getting tired of these cheesy noodles!

What's your favorite take on this old favorite?

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Crock-Pot Macaroni & Cheese
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Crock-Pot Macaroni & Cheese

The only thing better than mac and cheese? The smell of mac and cheese as it quietly simmers to Crock-Pot perfection!

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Macaroni & Chesse + Bacon = YUM!
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Macaroni & Chesse + Bacon = YUM!

Some days you crave savory -- and I mean REALLY savory! Kick the sweet stuff to the curb and whip up this macaroni that will please every member of the family. When the secret ingredient is bacon, everyone walks away happy.

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Personal Mac 'n' Cheese for the Kiddos!
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Personal Mac 'n' Cheese for the Kiddos!

This recipe takes the already super kid-friendly dish and makes it even more so. These mini portions of mac served in cupcake cups are just as cute as they are delicious.

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Mac & Cheese Soup
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Mac & Cheese Soup

Have you mac and drink it too! This soupy take on mac is perfect for someone stuck at home with a fever or just a case of the doldrums.

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5-Minute Macaroni & Cheese
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5-Minute Macaroni & Cheese

The secret ingredient to making this tasty homemade treat faster than ever? Use prepared noodles!

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Macaroni With a Kick
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Macaroni With a Kick

What makes this mac with a kick soar? Martha Stewart says it's chipotle powder, and she is NOT wrong!

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