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8 Mac and Cheese Recipes That Guarantee a Happy Kid

We all love macaroni and cheese. But children especially love macaroni and cheese. And they will ESPECIALLY love these macaroni and cheese recipes.

Look, could you go out to a store, buy some macaroni and cheese in a box, go home, make it and ensure yourself of a happy child?

Yes. All children love mac and cheese.

But that’s so boring!

Why not put a personal touch and add in some unique flavor?

Consider the following mac and cheese recipes to both impress your kid and really make him or her ecstatic…

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Roasted Poblano Mac & Cheese Photo
David Dial
Roasted Poblano Mac & Cheese Recipe
Roasted Poblano Mac & Cheese bakes in a cast iron skillet. Cheesy and spicy comfort!
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2
Barefoot Contessa Mac and Cheese
Food Network
Barefoot Contessa Mac and Cheese Recipe
This mac and cheese recipe comes courtesy of the Barefoot Contessa. It’s a nice twist on a classic dish.
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3
Copycat Velveeta Shells & Cheese Picture
Stephie Swope
Velveeta Mac and Cheese Recipe
This homemade mac and cheese recipe is a twist on the classic Velveeta Shells and Cheese.
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4
Baked Macaroni and Cheese Photo
Lisa Grant
Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Baked Macaroni and Cheese is just the easy dinner you need tonight. We know it will delight the kids!
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5
Stovetop Mac and Cheese Photo
Christina Lane
Stovetop Mac and Cheese Recipe
Stovetop Mac and Cheese is the perfect weeknight dinner for two. Creamy, cheesy comfort food.
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Healthy Mac and Cheese Photo
Erin S.
Healthy Mac and Cheese Recipe
Healthy mac and cheese made with whole grain pasta makes supper worth waiting for. It’s made on the stove top, and has bacon. What…
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Gluten Free Mac and Cheese Photo
Brianna Hobbs
Gluten Free Mac and Cheese Recipe
Gluten Free Mac and Cheese is just the comfort casserole you’re craving. This gluten free version will really make you smile.
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Homemade Kraft Easy Mac Photo
Meaghan Mountford
Homemade Kraft Easy Mac Recipe
Homemade Kraft Easy Mac won’t let you down when you’re in a pinch. All it takes is a few minutes, and you’re done!
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Bonus: here’s a baked mac & cheese recipe that will give you the perfect amount of crispy edges!