Amazing Things You Can Make With Mac And Cheese

Mac and cheese has come a long way from its humble beginnings and it can be prepared in countless ways; pot-simmered or microwaved, with real cheese(s) or powdered substitutes, kicked up with hot sauce, elevated by the addition of lobster, or made even more awesome with bacon. And while it's predominantly prepared as a standalone dish (awesome in and of itself), macaroni and cheese can also be used to make other foodstuffs exponentially more delicious.

Crispy Macaroni and Cheese Balls Macaroni and cheese makes an irresistible appetizer, especially when breaded and deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. Try dipping these cheesy fried balls of heaven in ketchup, marinara, or hot sauce.

Crispy Macaroni and Cheese Balls Recipe

A traditional Mexican dish featuring a batter-coated and fried stuffed poblano pepper gets an Americanized injection of ooey, gooey macaroni and cheese. Coat with bread crumbs instead of batter to maximize crunchiness.

Macaroni and Cheese Chile Rellenos Recipe

Macaroni and cheese + pizza dough = an amazingly easy to make and delicious over-the-top pizza. Melt a generous handful of shredded cheese on top, because more cheese, please.

Or, click here for a Macaroni and Cheese Pizza recipe.

Macaroni and cheese + pizza dough = an amazingly easy to make and delicious over-the-top pizza. Melt a generous handful of shredded cheese on top, because more cheese, please.

Or, click here for a Macaroni and Cheese Burrito recipe.

The greatest thing since sliced bread is sandwiching macaroni and cheese between a couple slices and frying to buttery, crisp, molten-hot cheesy perfection. 

No cheese curds on hand? No problem! A hearty scoop of macaroni and cheese atop poutine serves as a super cheesy (and super awesome) substitute. 

This is not your average Juicy Lucy. The burger ante has officially been upped, thanks to a hamburger patty bursting with macaroni and cheese goodness from the inside out.

Macaroni and Cheese-Stuffed Burgers Recipe

The only thing more comforting than chowing down on a bowl of macaroni and cheese is combining it with another comforting bowl of awesomeness. Simply combine the two for a hearty helping of yum.  

Noodles play double-duty in this carbo-loaded lasagna. Layers of macaroni and cheese nestled between marinara meat sauce and lasagna noodles is a pasta-and-cheese lover's dream.