Mac and cheese recipes for every diet and taste

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There's no one right way to make mac and cheese.

Whether you use cheddar, brie, gruyere, nutritional yeast, smoked gouda, fontina, cashew cheese or parmesan, go basic or complex, there are endless variations on this classic dish. Stacker compiled a list of mac and cheese recipes from Allrecipes

From instant pot recipes to baked casseroles, keep reading for your new favorite comfort food dish

Homemade Mac and Cheese

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Homemade Mac and Cheese

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

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Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Cauliflower Mac-N-Cheese

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Cauliflower Mac-N-Cheese

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Gluten-Free Mac-n-Cheese

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Gluten-Free Mac-n-Cheese

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 2-ounce portions
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Wisconsin Five-Cheese Bake

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Wisconsin Five-Cheese Bake

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 - 9x13 inch dish
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Kicked Up Mac and Cheese

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Kicked Up Mac and Cheese

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 70 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

Baked Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

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Baked Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Easy Mac and Cheese Muffins

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Easy Mac and Cheese Muffins

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Simple Macaroni and Cheese

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Simple Macaroni and Cheese

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Lobster Mac and Cheese

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Lobster Mac and Cheese

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 - 4 quart casserole
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese

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Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 20 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

Restaurant Style Mac and Cheese

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Restaurant Style Mac and Cheese

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Got Some Crust' Macaroni and Cheese

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Got Some Crust' Macaroni and Cheese

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 55 mins
- Total: 75 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 1 - 9x13 inch baking dish
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese

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Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 65 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Chef John's Macaroni and Cheese

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Chef John's Macaroni and Cheese

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

Shipwreck Dinner

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Shipwreck Dinner

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

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Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 3 hrs 10 mins
- Total: 3 hrs 25 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Southern Macaroni and Cheese Pie

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Southern Macaroni and Cheese Pie

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Macaroni and Cheese with Sausage, Peppers and Onions

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Macaroni and Cheese with Sausage, Peppers and Onions

- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese

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Baked Mac and Cheese with Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 75 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Fried Mac and Cheese Balls

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Fried Mac and Cheese Balls

- Prep: 40 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Additional: 6 hrs
- Total: 6 hrs 70 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 24 pieces
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here

Best One Pot Cheese and Macaroni

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Best One Pot Cheese and Macaroni

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Home Style Macaroni and Cheese

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Home Style Macaroni and Cheese

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

Cheese and Hamburger Macaroni

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Cheese and Hamburger Macaroni

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Tasty Baked Mac n Cheese

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Tasty Baked Mac n Cheese

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

Old Fashioned Mac and Cheese

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Old Fashioned Mac and Cheese

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 65 mins
- Servings: 7
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Cheesy Macaroni and Hamburger Casserole

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Cheesy Macaroni and Hamburger Casserole

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

Chuck's Favorite Mac and Cheese

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Chuck's Favorite Mac and Cheese

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Easy Gluten-Free Macaroni and Cheese

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Easy Gluten-Free Macaroni and Cheese

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Old School Mac n' Cheese

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Old School Mac n' Cheese

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 75 mins
- Servings: 20
- Yield: 20 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

Restaurant Style Mac and Cheese

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Restaurant Style Mac and Cheese

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Dutch Oven Macaroni and Cheese

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Dutch Oven Macaroni and Cheese

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 5 mins
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

Creamy Salmon Mac and Cheese

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Creamy Salmon Mac and Cheese

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

Cheddar-Bacon Mac and Cheese

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Cheddar-Bacon Mac and Cheese

- Prep: 20 mins
- Additional: 20 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 1-cup servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Baked Mac and Cheese for One

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Baked Mac and Cheese for One

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 1
- Yield: 1 serving
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

Cheesy Salsa Mac

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Cheesy Salsa Mac

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Creamy Mushroom Macaroni

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Creamy Mushroom Macaroni

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 5 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Shrimp Mac and Cheese

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Shrimp Mac and Cheese

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Macaroni Pie

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Macaroni Pie

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Savory Hamburger Supper

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Savory Hamburger Supper

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Mom's Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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Mom's Baked Macaroni and Cheese

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

Classic Mac and Cheese

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Classic Mac and Cheese

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

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Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Lobster Mac and Cheese

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Lobster Mac and Cheese

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 - 4 quart casserole
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

Tuna Mac

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Tuna Mac

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Classic Macaroni and Cheese

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Classic Macaroni and Cheese

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 10 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 1 - 2 quart casserole
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Four-Cheese Truffled Macaroni and Cheese

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Four-Cheese Truffled Macaroni and Cheese

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Mouse's Macaroni and Cheese

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Mouse's Macaroni and Cheese

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here