224 cheese macaroni recipes

Roman pie is a chilled, layered pasta terrine: cheesy macaroni, turkey, mushrooms, ham, and anchovy set in jellied consomme. A make-ahead Italian-style centerpiece served cool and sliced like a cake.

Baked mac and cheese the custard way: elbow macaroni folded into an egg-rich blend of evaporated milk, half-and-half, and sour cream with four cheeses, then baked until the top browns. No roux, all creamy.

Layered sausage and macaroni casserole with mushrooms, cottage cheese, and Italian herbs, topped with bread crumbs. A hearty weeknight bake with big savory flavor.

This chicken casserole is super easy to whip up using some Kraft dinner and leftover chicken.

Franks and macaroni casserole with beef hot dogs, sharp cheddar cheese spread, and brown mustard, microwaved until bubbly. A 3-ingredient kids' dinner in 20 minutes.

Chicken, elbow macaroni, mushrooms, and pimientos baked in a cream of chicken soup and American cheese sauce until bubbly. A retro potluck casserole that never goes out of style.

Dried beef casserole with elbow macaroni, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and melted cheddar. A retro comfort food casserole that comes together in minutes.

Crisp apple elevates this easy tuna noodle casserole recipe from the same-ole to a tried and true weeknight main dish.

Retro frankfurter macaroni bake: sliced hot dogs, elbow pasta, ketchup, mustard, and Parmesan baked under buttered breadcrumbs. A budget-friendly midcentury casserole that kids actually fight over.

Macaroni salad for 100 people with cubed ham, cheddar cheese, peas, and olives in a creamy mayo-French dressing. The go-to recipe for reunions, church suppers, and potlucks.

Macaroni and bean soup with white beans, salt pork, elbow pasta, and a tomato-beef broth base. An Italian-American pasta e fagioli cousin with a hearty two-hour simmer for deep flavor.

Cooked chicken, elbow macaroni, cheddar, and mushrooms baked in a creamy curry-spiked mushroom soup sauce. A dump-and-bake casserole with just 10 minutes of prep.

Slow-simmered Italian tomato sauce with whole garlic cloves, beef bouillon, and optional bacon. This classic Pasta Pomodoro cooks for 2 hours until thick and rich, tossed with elbow macaroni and Parmesan.

Another succulent beef dish made with mixed vegetables, tomato soup and macaroni.

Vegan baked mac and cheese with mashed tofu, soy milk, and nutritional yeast for a dairy-free cheesy sauce. Worcestershire and tamari add savory depth - hot and bubbly from the oven.

Inside out ravioli casserole: a baked layer of spinach, macaroni, cheddar, and bread crumbs topped with beef and tomato sauce. All the flavor of ravioli, none of the folding.