Whether you’re looking for a traditional southern-style dish or one stirred through with crispy bacon, seafood or vegetables, you’re sure to find inspiration here. It’s comfort food at its finest. Macaroni cheese is the iconic soul-warming comfort food. Made with a proper bechamel sauce and topped with a scattering of crispy breadcrumbs, this version has all the tender, crunch, and cheesiness you could want.
Pasta is an unbelievably versatile pantry staple; it’s quick, it’s simple, and with just a few fresh ingredients, it can be transformed in to a delicious, comforting midweek meal. The combination of hot, oozy, cheesy pasta and a crunchy toasted bread topping makes these dishes the ultimate comfort food and the dish to turn to when you need some cheerin up.
We even have a couple of gluten-free and dairy-free or vegan options for you.
Looking for even more macaroni and cheese recipes?
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Tuna mac ‘n’ cheese
A classic dish with a fishy twist! Serve with oak leaf and mixed herb salad with dijon vinaigrette.
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Buttermilk mac ‘n’ cheese
This classic dish is delicious served with a leafy green salad.
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Crunchy macaroni and cheese
The combination of hot, oozy, cheesy pasta and a crunchy toasted bread topping makes this recipe from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘Food For The Soul’ cookbook the ultimate comfort food.
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Gluten-free, dairy-free macaroni cheese with peas
This gluten-free, dairy-free macaroni cheese with peas means nobody needs to miss out on the ultimate comfort food.
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Vegan macaroni and cheese with tempeh bacon bits
Vegan macaroni and cheese with tempeh bacon bits
Macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, and now those going dairy-free can enjoy it too with this vegan mac and cheese recipe.
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Macaroni cheese
When you really need cheering up, the only thing better than macaroni cheese is macaroni cheese with oodles of bacon and lashings of pecorino cheese.
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Mac and cheese bolognese bake
Packed full of delicious flavours and topped with an oozy cheese sauce, this macaroni and bolognese pasta bake is perfect for a hungry family. Serve straight from the pan as a warming Winter dinner.
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Greek mac and cheese
Take the traditional out of mac and cheese and try this opa-mazing Greek-inspired version.
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Mexican mac and cheese
Our take on the traditional mac and cheese is one we’re sure you’re going to love. We’ve combined the traditional flavours of Mexican and put it all in one!
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Broccoli mac and cheese
It’s the holy grail of all pasta bakes, so here’s how to make an even better version of the traditional family favourite.
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Chicken macaroni cheese
Transform this popular hunger fix into a main meal fit for any occasion with the injection of shredded chicken.
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