Crazy Delicious Ways to Eat Mac and Cheese

This mouth-watering mac and cheese features a Spanish flair, thanks to the welcome addition of smoked paprika, chorizo and garlic. Watch how quickly it disappears.

Quintessentially Canadian, the sweet, vinegary taste of a ketchup chip isn’t for everyone — but its fans find it strangely addictive. Turn chips into a more substantial appetizer with these deep-fried macaroni and cheese balls that feature a crispy outer crust and gooey centre. Bet you can’t eat just one.

Take regular macaroni and cheese to the next level by adding Fall favourites like butternut squash, onions, nutmeg and fresh thyme.

The rich, spicy flavour of Indian butter chicken is combined with the creamy goodness of mac ‘n’ cheese for a baked casserole that will have everyone at the table begging for seconds.

This deadly combination of good ol’ mac and cheese and ramen noodles makes for a creamy, cheesy Canadian-inspired meal your family will happily devour.

Delicious topped with grated Parmesan cheese and served with fresh marinara (or ketchup, if you prefer!), these fried-until-crispy mac and cheese balls are beyond satisfying.

As decadent as it gets, this cheesy, beefy, buttery pastry roll will be the star of the show at your next party. Don’t be intimidated by the braiding, we promise it’s easy!

Re-make this classic meal as a delectable soup. Guaranteed to be a hit at your table.

Crunchy, smoky, creamy homemade mac n’ cheese is even better when you add bacon.

An out-of-this-world take on mac and cheese, this delectable dish is packed with crispy smoked bacon, onions and tomatoes, with a heaping amount of cheddar and Parmesan cheese.

Leftover canned tuna gives creamy, homemade mac and cheese a hearty boost. You’ll love the way it pairs with sharp Parmesan and melty Gruyère.

Since everything tastes exponentially better with bacon, we’ve added a generous dose of the salty pork along with some chopped jalapeños for a variation of stovetop mac ‘n’ cheese you won’t be able to resist.

It’s true that this dish isn’t exactly what we’d call light summer food, but who can say no to a scoop of mac ‘n’ cheese alongside their barbecue? Ina Garten’s version is accented with fresh tomato slices for an extra dose of summer.

If you’re looking for quick-fix dinners, whip up this mouth-watering take on macaroni and cheese that is sure to please the whole family.

This classic feel-good food features three kinds of cheese, diced ham, tender egg noodles and fresh parsley.

Crunchy, smoky and creamy, this homemade bacon mac n’ cheese, topped with a crunchy breadcrumb crust is sure to be a hit at your next Sunday dinner.

Brussels sprouts aren’t typically the most popular offering on the table, but this dish will have your guests begging for more. The sprouts, combined with smoky bacon, jazz up your regular mac and cheese for a meal worth devouring.

Featuring a creamy, dreamy cheese sauce, crispy pancetta and juicy lobster all packed into a light, fluffy bun, this comfort food creation is sure to satisfy.

A truly creative and delicious dish, this Japanese-inspired mac and cheese is topped with nori, teriyaki sauce and drizzled with Japanese mayo.

Lightened up but still full of flavour, this Buffalo wing mac and cheese replaces meat with cauliflower for a vegetarian take on the classic combo.

Cubes of creamy lobster mac and cheese are breaded and pan-fried until golden and crispy. These squares of bite-sized holiday decadence make the perfect party appetizer that will disappear in a snap.