Even the pickiest eater in any family loves macaroni and cheese. Whether you make it with creamy goat cheese and flavorful spices or good old-fashioned cheddar and milk, mac and cheese is a fun dinner treat that unites the family around the table. These macaroni recipes offer a variety of different takes on the beloved pasta dish.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese [Food Network]
With a consistency that’s more like a casserole than a pasta, Alton Brown's awesome baked macaroni and cheese recipe is ideal as either a hearty dinner side or a decadent main course. Sharp cheddar gives it the cheesy flavor that you love, but bay leaf and paprika add a sophisticated bit of spice to take it to the next level.

Macaroni and Cheese [Pioneer Woman]
The Pioneer Woman’s traditional mac and cheese recipe uses the usual elbow macaroni noodles and cheddar cheese, as well as an egg for extra texture and ground mustard for a boost of tangy flavor.

Perfect Macaroni and Cheese [Martha Stewart]
Martha Stewart can do no wrong when it comes to adding a gourmet twist to family favorites, and her macaroni recipe does not disappoint. This recipe serves 12 people, so it's ideal for dinner parties.

The Best Macaroni and Cheese Ever [Kitchen Treaty]
This is a true cheese lover's mac and cheese recipe. It’s extra gooey, and it even recommends an optional bacon topping. Need we say more?

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