12 Over-the-Top Mac and Cheese Dishes You’ve Been Dreaming Of!
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with these 12 over-the-top mac and cheese dishes! From creamy, cheesy classics to bold, inventive twists, each recipe will take your mac and cheese game to the next level. Whether you like it loaded with bacon, spiced up with jalapeños, or topped with golden breadcrumbs, these dishes are guaranteed to satisfy your cravings. So grab a spoon and prepare for a cheesy, delicious journey that’ll leave you wanting more!
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Instant Pot mac and cheese is an extra quick and effortless way of whipping up some creamy and cheesy macaroni! Shredded cheddar and Velveeta combine to make this dish gooey and delicious! This recipe is so simple that it will quickly become one of your new favorite ways to prepare mac and cheese!
Dutch Oven Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese is my favorite comfort food for the whole family at our house! Especially when the days are getting shorter and colder, we enjoy this delicacy with three types of cheese.
Velveeta Mac and Cheese
My easy stove-top Velveeta mac and cheese is a rich and creamy comfort food delight that’s irresistibly cheesy. It’s a one-pot stovetop side dish that takes practically no effort to make. This family favorite dish is ready to enjoy in less than 20 minutes!
Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese
With a perfect fusion of creamy homemade cheese sauce, filling pasta, and smoky bbq, this Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese is a dinner dream come true. The irresistibly mouthwatering combination of lusciously rich mac and cheese with pulled pork deliciousness is certain to have the whole family coming back for seconds (or thirds!). Now that I think about it, you may wanna make a double batch!
Mac and Cheese Carbonara Recipe
A combination of cheeses, crispy bacon, the creaminess and richness of egg yolks and a crunchy, cheesy topping make this Mac and Cheese Carbonara deliciously amazing!
Crack Mac and Cheese
Crack Mac and Cheese is nothing short of addictive, which is exactly why the only fitting description I could come up for this dish was “crack” mac and cheese!
Copycat Chick Fil A Mac and Cheese
This Copycat Chick Fil A Mac and Cheese tastes like the real deal, saving you the expense of ordering out while getting to savor all the addictive flavors and textures of this restaurant-quality mac and cheese!
Black and Blue Mac and Cheese
This easy Guinness mac and cheese with white cheddar and blue cheese is sure to be a hit!
Southern Baked Mac and Cheese
This is the best southern baked mac and cheese recipe. Rich, savory and satisfying, it was inspired by Robbie Montgomery, owner and chef at Sweetie Pie’s soul food in St. Louis, MO. A forkful of this cheesy dish will have you salivating for more. Serve with buttery cornbread.
Turkey Skillet Mac and Cheese
This one-pot turkey mac and cheese is like a grownup version of hamburger helper and a much healthier option than that boxed stuff. Filled with spinach, peppers, real cheddar cheese, on the table in just 30 minutes and easily made gluten-free too!
Sausage Mac and Cheese
This creamy homemade sausage mac and cheese recipe is always a hit. Its cheesy sauce, velvety texture and unbeatable taste make it a meal that adults and kids love.
Smoked Mac and Cheese Recipe
Smoked mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food side dish. Cheesy, delicious macaroni and cheese are infused with smoke flavor. Made on the stove and then finished in the smoker, this easy recipe is perfect on the Pit Boss or Traeger pellet grill.