Macaroni cheese recipes

Make this granddaddy of pasta bakes with the salty tang of yeast extract, plus mustard and evaporated milk. This is macaroni cheese with added oomph

You don't get much more comforting than a melty pasta bake with a crunchy topping. Serve with a crisp green salad

Boost the veg in this family favourite - top spinach and cherry tomatoes with creamy mac 'n' cheese for a dinner that's rich in calcium and fibre

Revamp mac ‘n’ cheese with broccoli, spinach and peas, plus a crunchy nut and seed topping. It has all the flavour of the classic dish, but with added nutrients

Indulge in Tom Kerridge's ultimate truffle mac 'n' cheese, an amalgamation of all his favourite versions of this classic American dish

All of the comfort of warming macaroni cheese, with butternut noodles instead of pasta. Use this recipe as a base and experiment with other veggie noodles

Want a comforting macaroni cheese quickly, without too many pots and pans to wash up afterwards? Look to your microwave - and our three-cheese recipe...

Add a spicy twist to mac ‘n’ cheese with chorizo, chipotle and smoked paprika, plus a stretchy mozzarella and cheddar topping

A staple of Manhattan's East Village, Emma Freud's cheddar and pale ale pasta dish is the ultimate comfort food

A seafood twist on a family favourite that's packed with sustainable shellfish. Serve with a lemony rocket salad

Combining two comfort food favourites, mac 'n' cheese and cauliflower cheese, this is a new classic in the making!

Feed a crowd at a party or buffet with these American-themed canapés of crispy squares of macaroni cheese, sandwiched in mini bread rolls

Runner and green beans make a delicious addition to a comforting pasta bake - top with pumpkin seeds for added crunch

Mac 'n' cheese gets even more comforting. Add a layer of sausages and semi-dried tomatoes for an extra element

Make a cheat's cheese sauce to whip up this favourite pasta bake in half an hour - add a twist with ham hock and peas

Need cheering up? This pasta bake features bacon and parmesan with a cheddar white sauce – a comfort food classic

This perfect baked macaroni cheese recipe comes with a creamy cheese sauce, a hint of mustard and uses leftover French stick for its crunchy topping

A simple step-by-step guide to making a classic supper dish. An old favourite, made with plenty of cheese and a little mustard

What do you get if you cross cauliflower cheese with macaroni cheese? Comfort food heaven

Give mac ’n’ cheese a mushroom makeover for a freeze-ahead family meal. Using dried wild mushrooms means you don’t have to wait until they’re in season

This comforting and creamy family pasta bake is given a makeover by adding roasted squash

Learn how to make perfect macaroni cheese every time with this recipe

What do you get if you add cauliflower, cheese and macaroni? Comfort food heaven

A lighter version of this favourite comfort food dish, that doesn't compromise on flavour