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    12 Unique Mac and Cheese Recipes to Try This Year

    January 1, 2021 by Chelsea Kram – XO&So: Vegetarian Comfort Food 1 Comment

    12 UNIQUE Mac and cheese recipes Pinterest graphicLooking for your new go-to mac and cheese recipe? I've got 12 unique options for you to choose from rounded up right here...try them all and report back with your favorite!

    2019 seems like a LIFETIME ago, and in a lot of ways, it was. So much has changed since then. But one thing that hasn't changed is my love for mac and cheese and bringing the BEST recipes to you! In 2019, I did a "Mac of the Month" each month, featuring totally unique mac and cheese recipes.

    Now here we are in 2021, and I realized I've never done a round up of all of these recipes together. You'll find something for everyone in this collection...from your basic mac and cheese for one, to spicier options, totally unique combinations, and just about everything else you could want in a cheesy pasta recipe. 

    So, without further adieu, here they are: 12 unique mac and cheese recipes for you to try this year!

    12 Unique Mac and Cheese Recipes

    baked mac and cheese for one in a pink bowl

    Baked Mac and Cheese for One

    Buffalo Mac and Cheese with Ranch

    Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese

    Caprese Mac and Cheese

    Pimento Mac and Cheese with Panko Crumb Topping

    butternut squash Mac and cheese with goat cheese crumbles is one of the unique Mac and cheese recipes in this recipe roundup

    Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with Goat Cheese and Sage

    Cheetos Mac and Cheese

    sour cream and onion mac and cheese in colorful dishes

    Sour Cream and Onion Mac and Cheese

    Everything Bagel Mac and Cheese with Cream Cheese

    Beer Cheese Mac and Cheese with Pretzel Breadcrumb Topping

    Queso Mac and Cheese

    mozzarella stick Mac and cheese is one of the unique Mac and cheese recipes included in this recipe roundup

    Mozzarella Stick Mac and Cheese

    So, what do you think? Which recipe are you going to kick off with? Can't wait to hear which one is your favorite! And while you're here, are there any mac and cheese recipes you didn't see here that you'd love me to create? Comment down below and I'll do my best to add it to the collection! 

    New Mac and Cheese Recipes

    Here are some new mac and cheese recipes I've added in 2022-23 that you'll want to try next:

    • Havarti Mac and Cheese with Dill
    • Extra Creamy Classic Mac and Cheese
    • Chipotle Mac and Cheese with Cornflake Topping

    Happy new year, my friends! Stay tuned for lots of fun stuff to come in 2021. 

    XO,

    Chelsea

    PS. Are you following along on Instagram? If not, you can find me here. I share a lot of other recipes, fun tips and tricks, and other "behind the scenes" stuff you don't want to miss!

    By the way, I have a new page on my site with a bunch of helpful links. It has links to my social profiles, LTK, Amazon Storefront, etc. There's NO pressure to shop from any of these links. But if you're curious about the products I use, etc., that's where you'll find them. As always, I appreciate your support SO much!

    More Mac and Cheese

    • Havarti Mac and Cheese with Dill
    • Extra Creamy Classic Mac and Cheese
    • creamy chipotle mac and cheese with a cornflake topping and green onions
      Chipotle Mac and Cheese with Cornflake Topping
    • Cheetos Mac and Cheese with Penne: Creamy, Crunchy, & So Easy!

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    1. John

      October 25, 2023 at 3:27 pm

      Can you post a garlic mac and cheese recipe with crumb topping? Maybe one with a small roux and garlic bulbs first sliced and baked in the oven? I haven't found a really good recipe anywhere. They are all too creamy with not enough garlic!

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