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22 Creamy, Dreamy Gourmet Recipes for Mac and Cheese ...

By Eliza • May 28, 2015 • MD

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

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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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3. Warm Ham and Cheese Macaroni Bake

Warm Ham and Cheese Macaroni Bake Source: Ham Cheese Macaroni Bake Recipe

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4. Havarti and Spinach Mac and Cheese

Havarti and Spinach Mac and Cheese Source: Havarti Spinach Mac and Cheese

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5. Truffled Macaroni and Cauliflower Gratin with Parmesan, Gruyere and Fontina

Truffled Macaroni and Cauliflower Gratin with Parmesan, Gruyere and Fontina Source: Truffled Mac and Cheese

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6. Roasted Poblano Peppers and a Trio of Cheeses

Roasted Poblano Peppers and a Trio of Cheeses Source: Mac and Texas Cheeses With

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7. Healthy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Healthy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Source: 27 Delicious And Healthy Meals

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8. Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese with Garlic Chicken

Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese with Garlic Chicken Source: CrockPot Mac and Cheese with

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9. Stovetop Sausage Mac and Cheese

Source: Stovetop Sausage Mac and Cheese

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10. Macaroni and Cheese with Caramelized Onions and Bacon

Source: Macaroni and Cheese with Caramelized

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11. Cajun Mac and Cheese with Andouille Sausage

Cajun Mac and Cheese with Andouille Sausage Source: Cajun Mac & Cheese

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12. Lobster Macaroni and Cheese

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

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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

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14. Crab and Macaroni Bake

Crab and Macaroni Bake Source: thenibble.com

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15. Pancetta Mac and Cheese

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

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16. Emeril's Seafood Mac and Cheese

Source: Emeril's Seafood Mac and Cheese

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17. Three Cheese Jalapeño Popper Macaroni and Cheese

Source: Three Cheese Jalapeño Popper Macaroni

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18. Pepperoni Mac and Cheese

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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N8alie
2015-05-30T02:09:22.913Z
Thank you! These are so amazing!
Dianna
2015-05-28T23:33:35.720Z
I love mac & cheese. Thanks
Claudine
2015-06-10T10:43:37.323Z
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!!!
shannon
2015-05-29T00:26:48.057Z
Yummy
Heather
2015-05-30T00:02:53.140Z
Okay, guess I won't be starting that diet anytime soon! These sound amazing!
Megan
2015-06-29T02:33:35.438Z
Cheese is such a sinful food.
Megan
2015-06-29T02:34:17.953Z
....when you're on a diet.

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