Mac and cheese recipe taste of home

Is this Ina Garten Overnight Mac and Cheese worth the wait? I had to find out.

Macaroni is baked with smoked Gouda, Swiss, white cheddar, goat cheese and Parmesan and topped with crispy prosciutto—so worth it! —Mya Zeronis, Washington, DC

This creamy, bubbly, indulgent classic is down-home comfort food at its finest. The topping is made with panko bread crumbs for an extra bit of crunch. —Nicole Duffy, New Haven, Connecticut

This copycat Panera mac and cheese recipe comes pretty close to the real deal. Serve it in a bread bowl to get the full cafe experience!

Cheesiest baked mac and cheese ever! This Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe is incredibly easy and includes tips to make the recipe ahead.

Mac and cheese is one of those nostalgic meals, right up there with Rice Krispies treats, that I ate all the time and in many different iterations when I was growing up. I most often ate the boxed variety, and my brother and I almost always opted for the Spongebob-shaped version (something about the shape made it taste better — I can’t explain it!).

Classic old-fashioned baked macaroni and cheese comes together with just a little patience and a lot of butter, milk and cheese. Let it bake until bubbly for the most comforting meal ever.

Yes, it's a recipe for mac and cheese with cream cheese. And regular cheese. And it's a dish that you're going to make again and again, soon with your own favorite variations.

You'll always have a winner at the potluck when you bring macaroni and cheese. Here's an extra-rich, creamy version for the slow cooker. —Jennifer Blondek, Chicopee, Massachusetts

With its rich cheese sauce and crunchy crumb topping, this has to be the best baked mac and cheese recipe out there. Serve it as a comforting weeknight dinner or a holiday side dish.