We all love our comfort food, and “Mac and Cheese” heads the list at our house, but wouldn’t it be nice to jazz it up a little bit on occasion? Here are 10 ways I have found that works perfectly. I hope your family will enjoy these jazzed up versions as much as my family does.

Original “Macaroni and Cheese”

• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Method

1. Heat and stir until thickened.
2. Stir in 1 1/2 cup each, shredded cheddar and American cheese.
3. Stir in 4 cups cooked macaroni.
4. Transfer to a casserole. Bake in a 350 oven until bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Versions

Now to jazz up that original macaroni: just add any of these combinations to your cooked macaroni and cheese, and you will have a new delicious dish for your family to enjoy.

• Smoky: Smoked white cheddar, hickory smoked bacon, almonds.
• Pizza: Pepperoni, mozzarella, tomato sauce, pizza seasoning.
• Herbed: Croutons, herbs, olive oil.
• New England: Lobsters, crabs, melted butter.
• Denver: Ham, green pepper, cheddar, hard cooked egg.
• South of The Border: Chorizo sausage, avocado, grape tomatoes (diced).
• Garden: Asparagus, broccoli, carrots, spinach, and banana pepper.
• Italian: Mushrooms, roasted peppers, Parmesan cheese.
• Harvest: Sautéed apples, toasted walnuts, sage.
• Greek: Roasted chicken, herbed feta, green olives, roasted sweet pepper.

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