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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1. Smoked Gouda Takes Mac and Cheese to the Next Level

Smoked Gouda Takes Mac and Cheese to the Next Level Source: Minimal Monday: Smokey Gouda Mac

2. Mac and Cheese with Gruyere, Cheddar, Blue Cheese and Bacon

Mac and Cheese with Gruyere, Cheddar, Blue Cheese and Bacon Source: Grown Up Mac and Cheese

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12. Lobster Macaroni and Cheese

Lobster Macaroni and Cheese Source: Sumo's Sweet Stuff: .:Mouth Watering

13. Three Cheeses, Prosciutto, Sundried Tomatoes and Panko Bread Crumbs

Three Cheeses, Prosciutto, Sundried Tomatoes and Panko Bread Crumbs Source: “Grown-Up’s” Mac n’ Cheese with

14. Crab and Macaroni Bake

Crab and Macaroni Bake Source: thenibble.com

15. Pancetta Mac and Cheese

Pancetta Mac and Cheese Source: Pancetta Mac-n-Cheese

16. Emeril's Seafood Mac and Cheese

Source: Emeril's Seafood Mac and Cheese

17. Three Cheese Jalapeño Popper Macaroni and Cheese

Source: Three Cheese Jalapeño Popper Macaroni

18. Pepperoni Mac and Cheese

Pepperoni Mac and Cheese Source: Jam Hands: Pepperoni Macaroni and

19. Baked Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Kale and Cauliflower

Baked Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Kale and Cauliflower Source: The Bojon Gourmet: Baked Pumpkin

20. Mushroom and Truffle with Sea Salt and White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese

Mushroom and Truffle with Sea Salt and White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese Source: Big Bear's Wife: Mushroom and

21. Brie Mac and Cheese with Caramelized Apple and Onion Compote

Brie Mac and Cheese with Caramelized Apple and Onion Compote Source: Brie Macaroni and Cheese with

22. Chicken Mac and Cheese with Asparagus and Broccoli

Chicken Mac and Cheese with Asparagus and Broccoli Source: 21 Day Fix: Chicken Mac

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

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!!!

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

Cheese is such a sinful food.

Thank you! These are so amazing!

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