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11 Satisfying Baked Mac and Cheese Recipes

By Food & Wine Updated November 18, 2021
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Raclette gruyere macaroni and cheese with pickled shallots
Credit: Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen

Creamy, cheesy, and piping hot, macaroni and cheese is a nostalgic classic for a reason—and when you need something hearty, these baked mac and cheese recipes should be your go-to. Some of our favorites include Raclette-Gruyère Mac and Cheese with Pickled Shallots, Southern-Style Mac 'n' Cheese, and Buttermilk Macaroni and Cheese with Baby Kale. If shells are your favorite, Baked Shells with Gremolata Breadcrumbs is the way to go. No matter which one you choose, you're only a few steps and a bake away from a cozy, wonderful meal.

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Grant's Mac and Cheese

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Chef Grant Achatz's personal touch for his macaroni and cheese recipe is a tablespoon of paprika (to enhance the color of the sauce) and lots of smoky, crisp bacon bits

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Leek Mac and Cheese

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Cooks usually reserve dark, tough leek greens for stock. Here, Grace Parisi sautés them until they're soft and supple, then folds them into a luscious macaroni and cheese made with nutty Manchego.

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Four-Cheese Mac and Cheese

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This rich macaroni and cheese recipe from chef Brian Perrone includes cheddar, Muenster, Swiss and just a touch of cream cheese.

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Pickled Pepper Macaroni and Cheese


Pickled Pepper Macaroni and Cheese
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Crispy panko breadcrumbs add crunch to this rich and cheesy pasta casserole.

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Macaroni and Cheese with Buttery Crumbs

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Small chunks of cheddar and Colby cheeses throughout give this macaroni and cheese a perfect hit of flavor and a fabulous gooey texture.

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Andouille Mac & Cheese

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Chef Paul Nanni grinds and smokes his own andouille sausage for super-generous portions of this Cajun-inspired macaroni and cheese.

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Auntie Monica's Seafood Mac and Cheese

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Loaded with fresh shrimp, crab, and lobster and layered with a rich mixture of cheeses, this macaroni and cheese gets an extra boost of spice from liquid shrimp-and-crab boil. The boil seasoning lends its long-cooked flavor to the casserole without overcooking the delicate seafood. This recipe comes from Monica Williams, chef Kia Damon's auntie and former drill instructor for the United States Marine Corps.

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Buttermilk Macaroni and Cheese with Baby Kale

Buttermilk Macaroni & Cheese with Baby Kale
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A quick sauté renders baby kale leaves perfectly tender, allowing them to almost melt into the buttermilk-enriched béchamel in chef and cookbook author Alexander Smalls' version of mac and cheese. For a smooth sauce, make sure all of the dairy is at room temperature.

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Raclette-Gruyère Mac and Cheese with Pickled Shallots

Raclette gruyere macaroni and cheese with pickled shallots
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Inspired by älplermagronen, Alpine farmers' macaroni, this Swiss twist on a Thanksgiving classic gets rich flavor from Gruyère and a lush creaminess from Raclette. Traditional versions of this dish are served with applesauce; as a nod to that flavor play, we've added some shallots that are quickly pickled in apple cider vinegar to balance the cheesy richness.

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Baked Shells with Gremolata Breadcrumbs

Baked Shells with Gremolata Breadcrumbs
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Macaroni and cheese is always a crowd-pleaser. This version features a combination of fontina for optimal gooey texture and cheddar for its tangy flavor, and a crispy mix of toasted panko, parsley, lemon, and garlic that cuts through the richness of the ultra-creamy baked shells.

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Southern-Style Mac 'n' Cheese

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Three different kinds of cheese—extra-sharp cheddar, Colby-Jack, and cream cheese—go into this creamy, savory macaroni and cheese recipe, which also gets layers of flavor from fresh bay leaves and dry mustard. Southern-style mac 'n' cheese is typically made with a milk-and-egg base rather than a roux. Here, the milk component is an infused milk-and-cream mixture reserved from cooking the noodles (which adds even more richness to the dish).

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