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15 Dressed-Up Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Satisfy your craving for comfort food with these dressed-up macaroni and cheese recipes! With additions like chili, bacon, and even hidden veggies, there are plenty of ideas here to help you take your mac and cheese to the next level!

Satisfy your craving for comfort food with these dressed up macaroni and cheese recipes!

15 Macaroni and Cheese Recipes with a Twist

Hello Weary Chef readers! I’m Ashlyn from Belle of the Kitchen and I’m super duper excited to be sharing some fun macaroni and cheese recipes with all of you today!

In our house, mac and cheese make a very regular appearance since it’s one of my kids’ favorite foods. I’d be lying, though, if I said it wasn’t one of my favorites, too. I love scooping up big spoonfuls (or is it forkfuls?) of the classic, cheesy version. But sometimes it’s fun to experiment and add in a little something extra to “dress it up.” I mean, why not have your mac and cheese for breakfast? Why not add some pepperoni or pulled pork? Honestly, why haven’t we been adding these yummy extras from the beginning?!

Alright, are y’all ready for some serious cheesy goodness? Just click the photos below to take you straight to the recipe. :)

Ranch Bacon Mac and Cheese Cups by The Weary Chef
Ranch Bacon Mac and Cheese Cups by The Weary Chef
Chili Mac and Cheese by Dessert Now Dinner Later (Featured on The Weary Chef)
Chili Mac and Cheese by Dessert Now Dinner Later
One Pot Bacon Chipotle Mac & Cheese by Julie's Eats & Treats (Featured on The Weary Chef)
One Pot Bacon Chipotle Mac & Cheese by The Recipe Rebel for Julie’s Eats & Treats
Macaroni and Cheese with Ham and Broccoli by Belle of the Kitchen (featured on The Weary Chef)
Macaroni and Cheese with Ham and Broccoli by Belle of the Kitchen
Creamy Havarti Jalapeño Macaroni and Cheese by Simply Gloria (Featured on The Weary Chef)
Creamy Havarti Jalapeño Macaroni and Cheese by Simply Gloria
One Pan Taco Macaroni and Cheese by Yellow Bliss Road (Featured on The Weary Chef)
One Pan Taco Macaroni and Cheese by Yellow Bliss Road
Pizza Style Skillet Mac and Cheese by French Press (Featured on The Weary Chef)
Pizza Style Skillet Mac and Cheese by French Press
Southwest Mac and Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes by The Weary Chef
Southwest Mac and Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes by The Weary Chef
Macaroni and Cheese Pot Pie by The Gunny Sack (Featured on The Weary Chef)
Macaroni and Cheese Pot Pie by The Gunny Sack
Stovetop Avocado Mac and Cheese by Two Peas & Their Pod (Featured on The Weary Chef)
Stovetop Avocado Mac and Cheese by Two Peas & Their Pod
Lighter Mac & Cheese AKA Hidden Veggie Mac & Cheese by Yummy Healthy Easy (Featured on The Weary Chef)
Lighter Mac & Cheese AKA Hidden Veggie Mac & Cheese by Yummy Healthy Easy
Breakfast Mac and Cheese by Spicy Southern Kitchen (Featured on The Weary Chef)
Breakfast Mac and Cheese by Spicy Southern Kitchen
Lighter BBQ Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese by Food Faith Fitness (Featured on The Weary Chef)
Lighter BBQ Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese by Food Faith Fitness
Caprese Macaroni and Cheese by Diethood (Featured on The Weary Chef)
Caprese Macaroni and Cheese by Diethood
One Pot Spinach & Artichoke Mac and Cheese by House of Yumm (featured on The Weary Chef)
{One Pot} Spinach & Artichoke Mac and Cheese by House of Yumm


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  1. Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy says

    May 13, 2015 at 9:41 am

    Must make more mac & cheese ASAP! What a great roundup Ashlyn & Andi!! Thanks for including me! xo!

    Reply
    • Andi Gleeson says

      May 18, 2015 at 9:22 pm

      Always happy to include you, my friend! xo

      Reply
  2. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    May 13, 2015 at 6:38 am

    You can NEVER have enough macaroni and cheese recipes, and I want ALL of these! Thanks for including me! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Andi Gleeson says

      May 18, 2015 at 9:22 pm

      Thank you, Taylor!

      Reply
  3. Kate @ Diethood says

    May 13, 2015 at 6:19 am

    Awesomely creative recipes for mac ‘n cheese!! The best comfort food of all! Thank YOU so, so much for including me!

    Reply
    • Andi Gleeson says

      May 18, 2015 at 9:22 pm

      LOVE your recipes, Katerina. It’s hard NOT to include you :)

      Reply

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