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.

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

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! 🙂

Are these 40 mac and cheese ideas still not enough? 

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