{"id":242896,"date":"2025-09-25T03:10:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T03:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=242896"},"modified":"2025-09-25T03:10:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T03:10:02","slug":"gooey-mac-and-cheese-recipes","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/242896\/gooey-mac-and-cheese-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Gooey Mac and Cheese Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What&#8217;s better than a gooey mac and cheese recipe? How about 15 gooey mac and cheese recipes! We&#8217;re sharing classic, old-fashioned macaroni and cheese recipes and some with a tasty twist. More cheese is always best and these are super cheesy and creamy. Serve these recipes as a side dish or the main course. After one bite, you&#8217;ll be skipping the boxed stuff and making one of these from-scratch macaroni and cheese recipes.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6209464860409856 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-pasta\/creamy-bacon-chipotle-mac-n-cheese.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/M-I48bLxqRYG2eEYzxwgUQRjx48FSvBc6H_njjF8iZ1spCullX1s6gtDDyYSLbFhSRTbeVcoszq0qjXHZNYPuKFCHnNs0HLRaBPbAa0SMcXZ39lI-RA\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LORA DIGS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/iWj3LVByORLSDe1QoPyKqm-ZfS1k2WPUW9mfwP_Iy8aF1Txw3g5btZt1cN8i5wvTm6pCZ1tb-2HxzYre3AM4SnOd8W_uGmLQiLTSXg=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-pasta\/creamy-bacon-chipotle-mac-n-cheese.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Creamy Bacon Chipotle Mac n Cheese<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I wanted to make mac and cheese. Had some bacon that I needed to use and was also curious about using evaporated milk for more creaminess. Not only did it come out creamy but it was delicious. After eating this my husband said it was spectacular.&#8221; &#8211; Lora<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/pasta-side\/mi-mis-mac-and-cheese-please-i.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a39KMcizI1uQJiQDsnQP3S49p8s7lfxrpqwsftqmOeC8AyENqrhJgAOWhSXMzi3oJ0O45F_iCc_wK3pbcT4hki-mQjixvaLFwhjyOrtMwKY7VCZaOqaW\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JEAN GOSS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BEAUMONT, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/oleNn6cUt9abU33GXLWRciEwd2ZO3vIYoHq58I1T0PjDJZjQLlzSTM8ua-a_Ieee_MQiEDYjbbHS0daCyMeOKM2SsKX6NgfeDmeqxqM=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/pasta-side\/mi-mis-mac-and-cheese-please-i.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mi-Mi&#8217;s Mac and Cheese Please<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Sometimes box macaroni and cheese will just not satisfy the craving for homemade macaroni and cheese. Try this ooey gooey goodness to serve with your favorite meatloaf!&#8221; &#8211; Jean<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/karens-mac-and-cheese-with-bacon.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/wnt0O6h68rwH-xmDbkiDaz94hiIrqe4j1nfftOA3K6opvBNpJ9OfRA8FwJ-g8vB4QgTZiVCXcHtJBY_7lUWunSOKpHpUBbRKpOcmJaQZ\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">KAREN WILSEY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SHARON SPRINGS, NY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/6yt6HBwtqRn2t_Zg3Hh_92dyuYQrKteTR0LWFqo35wCDhLJVaHcdkruMayH5Twz-as5xFVQL8P2URfNqIR_AlnBQeASzISYeRZa31sId=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/karens-mac-and-cheese-with-bacon.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Karen&#8217;s Mac and Cheese With Bacon<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I had some leftover bacon that my husband cooked up for breakfast. I was going to make mac cheese and decided to add the bacon to it.&#8221; &#8211; karen<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/tri-color-spinach-and-artichoke-mac-and-cheese.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/POuc6puH6oNhbZEb34Ktyt77J5gZpDVZxJdn60YjNcF6HTsU_TTswKwhUciBuHGxeIq3iJs43PET6j6tldAyDLTnqj_j3JdPUWfChPlQI_5Efvt81NGW\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">RONNA FARLEY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">ROCKVILLE, MD<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/KkmI3tx8D6PeKA4kUMD99XN8V-EnAZX0QQ-P8YYif2bwUS5vFvbRhv-4VQZF3v9qM34Ju9rLoLQciCJ3ro00VVoy7bdrCXR_mmHqHA=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/tri-color-spinach-and-artichoke-mac-and-cheese.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tri-Color Spinach And Artichoke Mac And Cheese<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This recipe prepares in a single pot. It&#8217;s easy to prepare and my entire family devours it!&#8221; &#8211; Ronna<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/four-cheese-mac-and-cheese.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/vwXb6qd7iTQSlPe0VjJks5cR0wlKQ0zzO_T7iM0V1SDOro6z3lzJPDSSQBoJDP8YNwXwdkb5XppQa-MEA-IzdkXaNwdtbLwuOdjX49jtMOurwsVtvBeY\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">SUSAN MCGREEVY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">PORT JEFF STATION, NY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/8J3gsQnT_dFy2BK2rBVVW8J2KmuCcfBASpmnqPO6sx8Ov4zHkmRrZHjeOk3FP__W64zrpCyrzYHyD9NPEVCauyMrQuqtbmknZD05BQ=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/four-cheese-mac-and-cheese.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Four Cheese Mac and Cheese<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I make this when I&#8217;m feeding a crowd &#8211; holidays, large family dinners, or sports dinners. Everyone loves it! This recipe doubles well and you can use different cheeses or keep it all the same. It all works.&#8221; &#8211; Susan<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/french-onion-mac-and-cheese.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/MuKGnrgZxEA1_eDxYu1yxbQM6Bj9Ei-BiIY1BVvcaDR42vQTDM8CZKJYR1FgnRYhxrubC934usH36yvckRjp-gjY7fhytBM0JrL9lEI\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">SAMANTHA JACOBS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MANCHESTER, NH<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/SHL1LcmowdA90pKSL84trxKgvC_Z5vtW26-v-c9NUr3tAcyLKARnW4O8HcURvxn-6rI43svcyIVaPymQQ7essypng0bOP01BzxhvL5ax03R1ibfjrPO6=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/french-onion-mac-and-cheese.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">French Onion Mac and Cheese!!<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Sometimes you just need something super decadent =) Yummm!&#8221; &#8211; Samantha<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/bacon-and-pepper-jack-mac-cheese.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/LdLd6m-GMV6H64YoEBLPh-FMYoJ8648r45xU_yxKNQrf9FvJTtK-xhVH7x_VkgEvsn7wt-Za65EaIfbrsY1Kn9y_Xnn1D3b6-5R7ihY\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">DIANE RODRIGUEZ<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CHESTERTON, IN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Fad8rxJXKqS2VlQztKnq_lmzG-w-fiToPuDeEC25_pVZ0KNXPR-6moLWdzOstI3LYPTkyVU_5SSONsEf8Lqv3WPjWevRWXdv9y-5Odc=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/bacon-and-pepper-jack-mac-cheese.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bacon and Pepper Jack Mac &#038; Cheese<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Creamy with loads of bacon. Just the right amount of heat. Definitely not for every day, but it&#8217;s a wonderful treat!&#8221; &#8211; Diane<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/8-cheese-baked-macaroni.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/8LkO5fS86WyKgzfin9bVUsRAbcv20Vv4vSWskbMiR8r1dg29EXY3SV0X8PruJCBMgTikY79pFBVVjTHWJD53zqJTp7NlqHU2bNBp6Dun\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">BECKY HALLSTROM<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">EDMOND, OK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ByJRLVG5_t4AuB8tHeYA16Bs_laCJmpF_qfGm3l8_GYIRNt2KERpPt2LDOKBFuYS8haIRO8ssL0tTdekWWOBqxiuHqHAVlP_R8bE-uR4FDo20IS_HEOu=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/8-cheese-baked-macaroni.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8 Cheese Baked Macaroni<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;When we were growing up, Mama used to make the best homemade macaroni and cheese I ever ate. I really wish I had her recipe, but since I don\u2019t, I made up my own. I take it to all the family dinners and receive rave reviews &#8211; but that&#8217;s just because they never ate Mama&#8217;s! It\u2019s good, but not as good as Mama\u2019s!&#8221; &#8211; Becky<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/old-fashioned-macaroni-and-cheese\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/H8dAjed3VfoMwNtmI_CpkC6fG_HyutH440aVrrsxyKvohYBfcpgjo43Ts0ITuuCUyEttcmPn7nAFwfn_n4qkMKetOIQxY-XKRWuE7EanRdy-cA1mZLQR\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ADrOTxRjcmqfedLJqk3fj42ltYdwTFC9pwYdoZHFGJO4vvqly7uOP0z_XTaoFcdXMvEP3vZWObo6DckQ7HcXwufkkh5kARCup3wmGbo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/old-fashioned-macaroni-and-cheese\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Old Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This old fashioned macaroni and cheese is made from scratch just like my grandma used to make it. This is the perfect side for any occasion.&#8221; &#8211; Featured Blogger<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/pasta-side\/5-cheese-macaroni-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/vfWrMiVtKsIk3hBOV47egCdMWv3JI4RME5j-VnG-ewRYhfgG7WhhdJmghm6GWle_oynX4GVxquxLbG8t_5qlMcVPxQQ9EXqYQOiACv8\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JENIFER CARNEGIE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MUSKEGON, MI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/8sLYzmZ7e4jhgcOk3fUCwVSysox3YjgvDmYtPMquXxm-9gwY_nob01BEYnd5BxS-fhdzzNfsyB_Jfa1D24pRPu0Zr_lZm4CLy9Y7ZVeu=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/pasta-side\/5-cheese-macaroni-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Cheese Macaroni<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Whether it is a summer picnic or Christmas dinner, all year around, my family asks me to bring the macaroni and cheese. EVERYONE loves how rich and creamy it is!&#8221; &#8211; jenifer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/ooey-gooey-mac-and-cheese-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/z3iRw3FdVTbwkZvQJFUKmg_tNj6bOi8IpA0hMYl89cvQGWmGFKKsf3K45pNYsmPXyKnieyhouAm_mqq_6DIfB9Xglv6ygwNO0HjkGSPF4NSmYYlH9Ry-wg\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">SAMANTHA JACOBS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MANCHESTER, NH<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/SHL1LcmowdA90pKSL84trxKgvC_Z5vtW26-v-c9NUr3tAcyLKARnW4O8HcURvxn-6rI43svcyIVaPymQQ7essypng0bOP01BzxhvL5ax03R1ibfjrPO6=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/ooey-gooey-mac-and-cheese-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ooey Gooey Mac and Cheese<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This baked mac and cheese is so creamy and delicious. It&#8217;s great for a Crock Pot too. 4 hours on low if using Crock Pot. There are never any leftovers when I make this dish. SO YUMMY!!! IT DOES FREEZE WELL FOR LATER DATES. SIDE NOTE: I throw it under the broiler for an extra four min just because I love the top to be brown and a little crispy, but again that&#8217;s a personal preference. I made it again this weekend and instead of pepper jack I used Cabots Habanero Cheddar. It was very spicy but SOOO good. =)&#8221; &#8211; Samantha<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/dees-smoked-mac-n-cheese.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/LM-w9tKL5ayconCwi09dzl3idHmB5jrVxZdSy-0mTfae0OlF4tK06KBfjaAwgFen2h2vUuB3lV-18cNe3ChxsYcbQ1PhYOfjKt7Vf5gfjo-RikgoIOthtw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">DEE STILLWELL<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/aWNsuuUUtxDA0GB59GEYCbrWg3WN9vUvW1ul_dMYp1Mfuk-9wMPjry4_7o2JWJkFzIvo1FphBvl6_fAzsIcCD1Zq4qeXPmbbfd8mV0Y=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/dees-smoked-mac-n-cheese.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dee&#8217;s Smoked Mac N Cheese<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;After trying to make a really good mac n cheese in our smoker several times, I finally came up with one that is creamy and not too dry. If the cheese sauce is too thick to start with, it comes out too dry after it is smoked. Also, undercooking the macaroni helps it not to get mushy when smoked. While I usually like bread crumb topping on it, that doesn&#8217;t work in the smoker. It gets way too dried out. I found just cheese on top works best. Feel free to use a cheese variety of cheeses that suit your tastes and budget. This is what worked to put a big smile on my family&#8217;s faces. 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