Outstanding Mac And Cheese Recipes Slideshow

With five different types of cheese (count them — Asiago, Irish Cheddar, American Cheddar, fontina, and Parmesan — five!) and a little pancetta, Bobby transforms the classic one-pot dish into something truly special.

Click here to see Bobby Flay's Macaroni and Cheese Carbonara Recipe.

2. Mac and Cheese with Braised Leeks and Asiago

Viviane Bauquet Farre, author of the award-winning blog Food and Style, offers up this elegant take on mac and cheese that stays true to her motto: seasonal, modern, and exuberant.

Click here to see the Mac and Cheese with Braised Leeks and Asiago Recipe.

3. BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese

It may not sound like light, low-calorie fare, but at just 255 calories per serving, this comforting macaroni and cheese is indeed a featherweight. Missy Chase Lapine, author of The Speedy Sneaky Chef, offers numerous ways to slim down comfort foods without losing out on flavor.

Click here to see the BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe.

4. Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with Sage and Gingersnap-Pecan Crust

Seasonal, Italian-inspired, and indulgent, this ode to pasta and cheese from Stephanie Hua of Lick My Spoon is terribly hard to resist. With a sweet and spicy crunch from the gingersnap-pecan crust and a hint of nutmeg, this recipe will definitely make you lick your spoon.

Click here to see the Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with Sage and Gingersnap-Pecan Crust Recipe.

5. Carroty Mac and Cheese

What's the best way to sneak vegetables into a kid's diet? Why, hide them in something they can't resist...

Click here to see the Carroty Mac and Cheese Recipe.

6. Chorizo Mac and Cheese

Sharp and tangy Cheddar and manchego cheeses play off garlicky, spicy sausage in this easy-to-make interpretation of mac and cheese...

Click here to see the Chorizo Mac and Cheese Recipe.

7. "World’s Best" Mac and Cheese

Sure to arouse controversy, it's best to keep in mind that "World's Best" is in quotes. The "World's Best" mac and cheese sounds like it should be a lot of work, but it really isn't much harder than easy mac from the blue box. Is it the best? Maybe. Try it and find out.

Click here to see the "World's Best" Mac and Cheese Recipe.