Macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, isn't it? While it's very hard to turn down a big bowl of Kraft mac-n-cheese, there are lots of easy, gourmet ways to prepare it yourself. These recipes are perfect for impressing someone and can be a meal all by themselves. Save the Kraft for when you are comforting yourself through a breakup or a crappy day at work. Whip these up the rest of time and you'll be one happy girl.

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I'm pretty sure I'm having macaroni and cheese today, but it's so hard to choose which recipe to make. Which one is making your mouth water?

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I love mac & cheese. Thanks

....when you're on a diet.

Yummy

Thank you! These are so amazing!

Cheese is such a sinful food.

My grandma saw a recipe for smoked Gouda Mac and cheese in a Family circle magazine. She and I had no clue what Gouda was! We went to the store, asked for a sample at the deli counter, and we Fell. In. LOVE~I JUST LOVE GOUDA NOW!!!

Okay, guess I won't be starting that diet anytime soon! These sound amazing!

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