The cheesiest mac 'n' cheese recipes
Whether you like yours simple, studded with vegetables, or with a drizzle of truffle oil, we've got you covered with our best mac 'n' cheese recipes
From the ultimate classic, to one-pan wonders and veggie twists, we've got all the comforting macaroni cheese recipes you'll ever need. Plus, for the ultimate hands-off dinner, you can even cook it in your slow cooker.
Katsu curry mac & cheese
Creamy, salty Cheddar and aged hard cheeses such as Parmesan are a surprising match for curry spices, helping balance the heat while letting the flavours shine.
Recipe: Katsu curry mac & cheeseCheesy tartiflette pasta bake
Oozy, gooey Camembert blankets a white wine bechamel, laced with nutty Gruyère cheese and leftover shredded ham.
Recipe: Cheesy tartiflette pasta bake
Macaroni Cheese
Our classic recipe is first up and it's a good one! It uses only five ingredients and is ready in only 30min!
Recipe: Macaroni Cheese
One-pan crab mac ’n’ cheese
An easy pasta dish that's all cooked in one pan and on the table in just over 30 minutes.
Recipe: One-pan crab mac ’n’ cheese
Four cheese mac ’n’ cheese recipe
This rich mac ’n’ cheese really packs a punch.
Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese
What happens when you combine a cheeseburger with mac & cheese? This insanely delicious recipe! It's a must-try.
Recipe: Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese
Greens Mac & Cheese
It might look green because of the hidden spinach, but this mac & cheese tastes just as good as the classic and is topped with crispy breadcrumbs - our favourite.
Recipe: Green Mac & Cheese
Kimchi Mac & Cheese
Kimchi adds a wonderful tang and gentle spiciness to this creamy recipe.
Recipe: Kimchi Mac & Cheese
Slow Cooker Macaroni Cheese
This is the recipe to make when you want to come home and have dinner made for you, by your slow cooker! Whack it all in in the morning and come home to an indulgent creamy dinner.
Recipe: Slow Cooker Macaroni Cheese
Slow Cooker Cheat's Mac & Cheese
There's no white sauce here! Just throw everything in and come home to creamy, silky mac & cheese.
Recipe: Slow Cooker Cheat's Mac & Cheese
Multi-Veg Mac & Cheese
One of our cookery director's favourite recipes and filled with loads of veg that even fussy eaters will love!
Recipe: Multi-Veg Mac & Cheese
Pale Ale Mac & Cheese
Yeasty pale ale beers adds a wonderful flavour to our creamy mac & cheese. A must-try if you're a beer lover (and even if you aren't - you'll be converted!).
Recipe: Pale Ale Mac & Cheese
Macaroni Cheese & Greens
Perfect as a side dish, or made into one larger serving, this version contains earthy cauliflower and kale for a nutritional boost.
Recipe: Macaroni Cheese & Greens
Raclette Mac & Cheese
If there's one recipe you make from this list, let it be this alpine-inspired mac and cheese. One of the best things we have eaten all year!
Recipe: Raclette Mac & Cheese
Surf 'n' Turf Mac & Cheese
We've gone for spicy chorizo and meaty prawns for our surf n turf style mac and cheese.
Recipe: Surf 'n' Turf Mac & Cheese
Cheat's Lobster Mac & Cheese
We've used a speedy shortcut to ramp up the flavour in this indulgent mac & cheese.. click below to find out what it is.
Recipe: Cheat's Lobster Mac & Cheese
Macaroni Pie
Not technically a pie (there's no pastry involved) but the use of Greek yogurt as the base of the creamy layer makes it unctuous and really comforting.
Recipe: Macaroni Pie
Truffle Mac & Cheese
How to turn mac and cheese into a restaurant-worthy dish? Add a drizzle of luxurious truffle oil.
Recipe: Truffle Mac & Cheese
Vegan Mac & Cheese
Of course vegans don't need to miss out on this comforting dish! This recipe uses cashews, nutritional yeast and mustard powder for the characteristic taste and creaminess of a non-vegan version.
Recipe: Vegan Mac & Cheese
Caramelised Onion & Goat's Cheese Mac & Cheese
Shop-bought caramelised onion chutney and melted down cream cheese make up the basis of this dish. It's really delicious.
The GH Kitchen Team are Good Housekeeping’s resident recipe developers and all-round food obsessives. GH Kitchen Director Sarah Akhurst is our resident hosting pro and loves nothing more than putting on a foodie feast for friends. Our GH Kitchen Manager Linzi Pucino is our very own Italian food expert (originally hailing from the North East of Scotland!) and can be found working her way through midweek recipes that cover all bases, from haggis to ragu! Our Kitchen Editor Nadine Brown loves digging into the stories behind her favourite foods and enjoys applying her eclectic tastes to more modern, flavour-forward recipes - just don't give her too much chilli! Our Junior Food Content Produce Frankie Prichard combines a love of beautiful presentation and flavour-led, seasonal cooking in her recipe development, along with a passion for bringing people together through food. With a wealth of professional kitchen experience between them, they’re dedicated to ensuring every Good Housekeeping recipe is the best it can be, so you can trust they’ll work every single time
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