Creamy, comforting, and classic,mac and cheeseis one of the most popular dishes out there.

But whileboxed mac and cheesemay offer convenience, nothing beats ahome-cookedbowl of mac.

Get our recipe forSpicy Macaroni and Cheese With Jalapenos and Prosciutto.

Healthy mac and cheese

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

And what homemade mac and cheese dish would be complete without a golden brown layer of crispy breadcrumbs?

Get our recipe forHealthier Mac and Cheese.

When it comes to mac and cheese, there really are no rules!

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Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forMac and Cheese With Spinach, Ham, and Tomato.

Crispy Crumb-Topped Mac and Cheese Cups

Who said muffin tins were only for desserts?

These individually portioned mac and cheese bites sneak in some nutrients by replacing regular noodles with vegetable elbow macaroni.

Healthy mac and cheese

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

For an additional burst of veggies, feel free to sprinkle some greens into the cups.

Get our recipe forCrispy Crumb-Topped Mac and Cheese Cups.

Get our recipe forCopycat Cracker Barrel Mac and Cheese.

Healthy spinach ham mac and cheese

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

This copycat version of The Cheesecake Factory’s Fried Mac and Cheese has an uncanny resemblance to the original.

Get the recipe fromLil Luna.

It’s a high-fiber, low-carb, versatile ingredient that can be swapped into countless recipes.

Crispy crumb topped mac and cheese cups

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Get the recipe forGluten-Free Macaroni and Cheese with Chard and Sage Breadcrumbs.

This mac and cheese dish combines silky butternut squash with cheddar and parmesan cheese for an easy-to-make comfort meal.

Get the recipe fromFlour On My Face.

Copycat Cracker Barrel mac and cheese in a skillet

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To pack some heat, you’re free to add one jalapeno pepper to the sauce.

Get the recipe fromAmbitious Kitchen.

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

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lil luna fried mac and cheese

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Buffalo chicken meets mac and cheese in one perfect dish.

spoonful of cheesy cauliflower from an Instant Pot

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season 52 macaroni and cheese

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butternut squash mac and cheese

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vegan mac and cheese

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buffalo chicken mac and cheese

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