From ultra-creamy sauces to flavorful baked toppings, these unique mac and cheese recipes have everything you crave.

If you’re making macaroni and cheese from scratch, you’ll definitely want to bookmark this recipe.

Chopped, smoked ham makes it a heartier main dish than its meatless counterparts.

Cajun Mac And Cheese

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Change the flavor profile of the recipe with combinations such as sweet peas and prosciutto or ham and broccoli.

For a milder version, substitute Monterey Jack cheese and use smoked sausage instead of andouille.

However spicy you make it, this easy recipe will be devoured by everyone around the table.

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Serve this dish to your family and it will become a quick favorite.

A can of evaporated milk and four eggs give the macaroni enough heft to create the perfect slice.

Use large elbow macaroni to catch more of the creamy sauce.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese in a white oval dish - Southern Living

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It’s lightened up but still decadent, thanks to a blend of four cheeses.

Fresh chopped oregano gives this mac and cheese a more Mediterranean flavor.

The pureed squash enhances the creamy texture of the cheese sauce.

Southern Living Mac And Cheese With Ham

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Rosemary buttered breadcrumbs add their sweet scent to every spoonful.

A scoop of green beans or broccoli on your plate will complete this simple meal.

When you’re ready to bake, just add the breadcrumbs and pop it in the oven.

Cajun Macaroni and Cheese

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They thought of everything, even adding blue cheese to the bread crumbs.

Loaded up with chicken slathered in hot sauce, this dish makes a hearty and complete meal.

Best Homemade Macaroni And Cheese

How do you get gooey cheese in every bite of macaroni?

King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese

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You pack it with cubes of Cheddar cheese, which melt into the velvetybechamel sauce.

Also, shred your own cheese for the smoothest, beautifully melted texture.

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Uncle Jack’s Mac-and-Cheese

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Southern LIving Baked Mac and Cheese with Bacon ready to serve

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Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese

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Southern Living Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

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Macaroni Pie

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Stovetop Macaroni And Cheese

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make-ahead macaroni and cheese

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Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

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Barbecue Mac and Cheese

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Southern Living Macaroni and Cheese with Caramelized Onions in the baking dish to serve

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creamed corn mac and cheese in a skillet

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Best-Ever Macaroni and Cheese

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