40 Mac and Cheese Ideas You'll Never Get Sick Of

Looking for easy mac and cheese ideas? If you want to make something cheesy today with a twist, I have 40 suggestions you can choose from. That's right, 40.

I've been recently craving mac and cheese but I honestly, I'm getting a bit tired of the usual mac and cheese recipe that I've been making. Don't get me wrong, the recipe is delicious, you'll ditch the box. But making the same thing over and over again can be, well, boring. So I decided that I needed new recipes and combinations for the pasta as well as the other ingredients. So if you want to make a change every now and then to the mac and cheese you serve to your family, here's the ultimate mac and cheese idea generator. You won't get bored with being cheesy!

Ultimate Mac'N'Cheese Idea Generator

Take your pick and get ready to mix and match for the ultimate mac and cheese ideas ever!

Pasta: Shells

Match with:

bechamel, peas, ham
smoked chicken, buffalo sauce, bleu cheese
pearl onions, broccoli, cheddar
muenster, tuna, celery
brie, crab, breadcrumbs

Pasta: Elbows

Match with:

caramelized onion, ground beef, cheddar
taco blend, cumin, tapatio, red onion
black sesame seeds, American cheese, fried Spam
cheddar, jack, American
branston pickle, aged cheddar, tomato

Pasta: Penne

Match with:

edam, cauliflower, pumpkin seeds
pimento, green chilis
raclette, thyme, jambon de pays
Irish cheddar, walnuts, sauteed green cabbage
camembert, figs, rosemary

Pasta: Rotini

Match with:

manchego, chorizo, saffron
melted leeks, aged white cheddar, sliced red chilis
mozzarella, roasted garlic, roasted tomato, basil
pepper jack, pickled jalapenos, chopped tomatoes
swiss cheese, mussels, bacon, parsley

Pasta: Cavatappi

Match with:

bleu cheese, pear, tarragon
andouille, cajun spice, aged provolone
jarlsberg, corned beef, whole grain mustard
fontina, fall vegetables
clams, broccoli rabe, provolone

Pasta: Farfalle

Match with:

gorgonzola, ham, mushrooms
taleggio, fried sage, crispy prosciutto
egg yolk, guanciale, grana padano, black pepper
kalamata olives, orange zest, goat cheese
smoked salmon, creme fraiche, neufchatel

Pasta: Campanelle

Match with:

chimay ale cheese, fried shallot, bacon
pulled beef brisket, horseradish, sharp cheddar
ricotta pecorino, lemon zest, black pepper
pancetta, smoked gouda, roasted celery root
jamon iberico, manchego, green apple

Pasta: Orecchiette

Match with:

mustard greens, white cheddar
feta, spinach, artichoke
havarti, fried garlic, carraway seeds
gruyere, breadcrumbs, caramelized onions
smoked mozzarella, olives, mint, eggplant

So which mac and cheese combination will you try today? Let us know below in the comments! 🙂

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40 Mac and Cheese Ideas You’ll Never Get Sick Of