Macaroni and Cheese Recipes to Try This Holiday Season

Amp up the classic comfort food with these delicious macaroni and cheese recipes.

Macaroni and cheese is one of the ultimate comfort foods. It’s easy to make, and it can feed a bunch of people.

However, gone are the days of the simple noodles and powdered cheese in a box. You can make hearty, delicious mac and cheese with these revamped versions of the classic dish.

Blain’s Farm & Fleet has compiled some great mac and cheese recipes to try out as holiday side dishes.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Garlic, Bacon, and Beer Macaroni and Cheese 

Everything is better with bacon, and that includes mac and cheese. The recipe from Erica’s Recipes provides the ultimate comfort food. Add some hoppy beer and minced garlic to the mix, and you have a dish that everyone will love. Plus, you bake it in a cast iron skillet to help pack in the flavor.

Chorizo Mac and Cheese

You can put a Tex-Mex twist on macaroni with this recipe from Damn Delicious. Combine traditional mac and cheese with chorizo, jalapenos, and more for a spicy dish that will warm you up on any cold winter day or night.

Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese

By now, you’ve probably seen some ridiculous pumpkin spice-flavored foods. However, this pumpkin baked mac and cheese from I’m Bored Let’s Go is savory and the perfect way to enjoy some fall flavors.

Pizza Macaroni and Cheese

Yes, you can combine pizza and macaroni and cheese with the recipe from Taste of Home. You can get the kids involved, and have them pick out their own pizza toppings for the dish. Combine everything in a casserole baking dish and pop it in the oven for an easy meal, any night of the week.

Out of This World Crab Mac and Cheese

This recipe from Budget Savvy Diva combines the rich flavors of crab and creamy cheddar cheese for a delicious meal. With only a few ingredients, it’s easy to make and is a great alternative to the boring box mac and cheese.

Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Buffalo Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

This take on mac and cheese from Whitney Bond is perfect for any football party. It only takes 15 minutes of prep, and your slow cooker does the rest of the work. You can cheer on your favorite teams while enjoying mac and cheese with a kick.

Southern-Style Crock Pot Macaroni & Cheese

The recipe from South Your Mouth is perfect for the holidays. You can make this creamy and crunchy mac n’ cheese in the slow cooker, giving you more space in the oven for the rest of your holiday meal.

Slow Cooker Broccoli Mac and Cheese

If you’re looking for a healthier version of mac and cheese, try this recipe from Eat Good 4 Life. You (and the kids) can get in some vegetables, while still enjoying creamy, gooey slow cooker mac and cheese.

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