10 Comforting DIY Mac And Cheese Recipes

comforting diy mac and cheese recipes

Mac n cheese is a perfect TV dinner and it’s one of the favorite comfort food types that we all love – it’s a perfect idea for the fall! Let’s have a look at some recipes for tasty macaroni and cheese with different ingredients, these dishes are easy and fast to make for a weeknight.

This four-cheese macaroni and cheese is made with almost all the cheese. The recipe is overloaded with cream cheese, Havarti, cheddar and parmesan cheese but you could use brie, blue, mozzarella, fontina or any other cheese you want. This pasta is cheesy, gooey and garlicky – everything that you could want in your homemade mac and cheese!

DIY four cheese macaroni (via www.littlekitchenbigworld.com)

DIY four cheese macaroni (via www.littlekitchenbigworld.com)

This one pot chili mac and cheese recipe is full of bold chili flavors, beef, pasta and lots of gooey cheese. But, most importantly, it’s ready in no time with minimal clean up! Not only do you get a delicious family-friendly dinner, but there are plenty of leftovers for a hot lunch the next day! Simply re-heat in the microwave or spoon it warm into a thermos for the kids to take to school!

DIY one pot chili mac n cheese (via sundaysuppermovement.com)

DIY one pot chili mac n cheese (via sundaysuppermovement.com)

This healthy vegan spicy broccoli mac n cheese is super simple to make, rich and creamy, indulgent and vegan! What a perfect comforting dinner! This creamy cheesy pasta loving dish comes together in about 30 minutes and it is so rich and indulgent you won’t know how you went this long without already trying it!

DIY healthy vegan spicy broccoli mac n cheese (via www.tworaspberries.com)

DIY healthy vegan spicy broccoli mac n cheese (via www.tworaspberries.com)

Bacon ranch mac and cheese is a fun twist on a classic homemade family favorite! This dish is the creamy and delicious mac and cheese that dreams are made of! The bacon brings a savory smokiness and the hint of zest from the ranch seasoning kicks the whole recipe up a notch without being overpowering.

DIY bacon ranch creamy mac n cheese (via www.thelifejolie.com)

DIY bacon ranch creamy mac n cheese (via www.thelifejolie.com)

This is an elegant, romantic, macaroni and cheese with flavors of crisp white wine and thyme to cut the heavier sharp white cheddar cheese. And just a touch of bacon in the crunchy topping to perfect it all. The ingredients in this dinner blend so perfectly, they may convince you to never go back to traditional mac n cheese again.

DIY wine and thyme mac n cheese (via ericasrecipes.com)

DIY wine and thyme mac n cheese (via ericasrecipes.com)

This gooey cheddar bacon macaroni and cheese can be on your dinner table in under 30 minutes. An easy meal in minutes is always good for busy nights! This easy pasta dish comes together in less than 30 minutes. If you prep your ingredients ahead of time, you can have this cheesy goodness on your table even faster.

DIY cheddar bacon mac n cheese (via insidebrucrewlife.com)

DIY cheddar bacon mac n cheese (via insidebrucrewlife.com)

This easy, delicious one pot butternut squash mac & cheese is ready in under 20 minutes! Great for the whole family, and the kids won’t even know they are eating sneaky veggies! This pasta is rich, buttery, and tastes indulgent without actually being indulgent.

DIY butternut squash mac n cheese (via millionmoments.net)

DIY butternut squash mac n cheese (via millionmoments.net)

This cauliflower mushroom mac and cheese is amazing and very comforting for this fall. The use of vegetables cuts the pasta ratios allowing you to indulge a bit more. The earthy mushroom flavor plays well with the parmesan cheese sauce.

DIY cauliflower mushroom mac n cheese (via www.freshfitkitchen.com)

DIY cauliflower mushroom mac n cheese (via www.freshfitkitchen.com)

Mac and cheese.  It’s one of those kids foods that never fails to please. But, how can we make it healthier? Basically, by not making the one that comes in a box. Although the producers make claims about it being healthier than before, it’s still shelf life food and that can’t be good. This sweet potato macaroni and cheese is much healthier!

DIY sweet potato mac n cheese (via kidgredients.com.au)

DIY sweet potato mac n cheese (via kidgredients.com.au)

Cheesy baked red wine and basil rigatoni is a classic baked pasta that is elevated to the next level with red-wine, fresh basil and zucchini; topped with fresh mozzarella cheese. It’s a great family dinner with healthy veggies hidden inside, enjoy!

DIY red wine basil mac n cheese (via thewoodenskillet.com)

DIY red wine basil mac n cheese (via thewoodenskillet.com)