Homemade Mac and Cheese Recipes

Swiss, cheddar, Gouda ... this dish is really "cheese and mac" instead of "mac and cheese."

Chicken, veggies, pasta, and cheese -- that's almost all the food groups in one dish.

Your fave fall flavor adds even more creaminess and a hint of sweetness (in a way that only pumpkin can) to simple mac and cheese.

Taco Tuesday meets Casserole Thursday in this Mexican-flavored mac and cheese.

Muffin tins show off their full ability in this meat-lined macaroni and cheese recipe that features kale and prosciutto.

Four Italian cheeses, truffle oil, and garlic breadcrumbs ... this is as far away from microwave mac and cheese as you can get.

Hot sauce adds some spice; carrots add some crunch.

Mac and cheese goes gourmet thanks to Brie and crab in this decadent but easy dish. 

Mushrooms and blue cheese add extra oomph to typical mac and cheese.

Butternut squash makes the simple pasta dish even more filling and flavorful. Then we crumbled bacon on top -- because who doesn't like bacon?

Chicken and broccoli are an easy way to take classic mac from lunchtime meal to suppertime star.

Need a sneaky way to add some veggies to dinner? Cream cheese and Dijon-style mustard add so much flavor that the kids will eat the carrots, green beans, onion, and broccoli right up.

No elbow macaroni? No problem. Spaghetti noodles and bread crumbs put a fun spin on the simple dish.

Like ham and cheese sandwiches, but the ham does all the work.

Feta cheese and Kalamata olives completely transform the classic dish into a Greek-inspired dinner.

Mac and cheese without the mac (but you might not even notice).

Mac and cheese for date night? We think so.

Multigrain noodles, chicken, spinach, and tomatoes make this one of the healthiest mac and cheese recipes we've seen.

Sick of the same old mac? Mix it up with different add-ins, like pesto, kale, and caramelized onions.

Salsa, ground beef, and chile peppers add extra kicks of flavor.

Pumpkin provides the sweet. Red pepper provides the spicy. And the Alfredo pasta sauce holds it all together effortlessly.