9 New Twists on Macaroni and Cheese

New Media Publishing Pasta smothered in glorious cheeses like Parmesan, fontina and cheddar: what's not to love about macaroni and cheese, the classic American comfort food? Below, we have nine renditions of one of our favorite side dishes, from Italian-inspired macaroni and cheese alla Carbonara to healthier (but still decadent) varieties with spinach and even carrot puree.

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patience288

hey,how about Squash recipes

November 03 2011 at 7:15 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

gardalago

I tried it and it was tasty, except I used pancetta instead of bacon as I do with Carbonara. Voila.

October 29 2011 at 9:10 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Norma Burnett

October 29 2011 at 5:44 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

treader286

I recently learned about this: Sprinkle REAL bacon bits on your Mac & Cheese - one bite and you'll agree: this is surely a spoonful of good ol' redneck heaven and you have been missing out on it all these years.
I am also certain this must have been what Jesus had at the last supper because we all know what a bacon fanatic he was and it goes perfectly with bread and wine...

October 24 2011 at 4:52 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

val

You people need to leave mac and cheese alone. Go mess something else up. AS much as I like to watch Rachel Ray she has this thing about messing up mac and cheese also and about putting it on burgers and such, it is not a sandwich food for crying out loud it is a comfort food that needs to stay pure as the driven snow.

October 24 2011 at 3:47 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

alfredschrader

Where it really gets interesting is when you try different kinds of cheese.
For example, swiss, gouda, muenster, provolone, mozzarella (I include tiny chunks of pepperoni in it too), or peper jack....Al-

October 24 2011 at 6:14 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

xodoubledown

This is one of those "must-have" comfort foods that you MUST get in a certian number before you die, and if you skip one, it is like passing on making love (you will never double-up and catch it up) Roger's Law. Just close your eyes and enjoy it to the MAX Rank's very high on the comfort list. It is 1:55 AM here in California and I'm going to make myself a big bowl !!!!! Roger

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