Don’t settle for neon orange macaroni and cheese from a box! If your family loves this classic comfort food, wait until they try my homemade version! Make the velvety cheese sauce with freshly shredded cheese—not the powdered mix. It has a delightfully crunchy crumb topping that bakes golden brown in about 30 minutes.

The only thing that could make a classic macaroni and cheese any tastier would be to add a splash of quality beer. The hoppy beer brings a rich depth of flavor to the velvety cheese sauce. Crumble bacon on top for even more tantalizing taste.

What do you get when you combine an American comfort classic and savory pancetta? You get one of the most delicious paninis your family has ever tasted! It features creamy homemade mac & cheese with paper-thin slices of pancetta. Put it on sourdough bread and send your taste buds to panini nirvana!

This unconventional variation of mac-n-cheese is made with shell pasta and a number of other non-traditional ingredients. This recipe contains nutritious ingredients such as corn and tomatoes that perfectly blend with the distinct flavors of Gouda and Fontina cheeses. This combination is a delicious way to add vegetables to recipes for kids who tend to be picky vegetable eaters.