Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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Crunchy White Baked Macaroni & Cheese

2 reviews

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

Three-Cheese Kielbasa Bake

10 reviews

My aunt originally made this hearty casserole for family gatherings, and now I enjoy fixing it for my family any...


Makeover Creamy Mac & Cheese

11 reviews

Macaroni and cheese just may be king of the comfort foods. This sensational version is bubbling with creamy goodness—but is...


Creamy Cavatappi & Cheese

17 reviews

Dive fork-first into oodles of noodles baked to bubbly perfection and coated with a to-die-for sharp cheddar cheese sauce in...


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Chicken Ranch Mac & Cheese

26 reviews

Prep once and feed the family twice when you double this chicken mac and cheese and freeze half of it....

Cheddar Turkey Casserole

14 reviews

This recipe comes with lots of mass appeal, thanks to its cheesy sauce. Pasta, veggies and leftover turkey combine to...


Porcini Mac & Cheese

6 reviews

This recipe was inspired by a mushroom mac and cheese I had at a local restaurant. I incorporated the fall...

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Baked Three-Cheese Macaroni

8 reviews

Legendary mac and cheese is a must-have for big family events. This ultimate comfort food is a divine blend of...


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Veggie Macaroni & Cheese

19 reviews

This creamy mac and cheese definitely doesn't come from a box! Fresh veggies add crunch and color and will leave...


Cheesy Spaghetti Bake

9 reviews

With the favorite ingredients of spaghetti and meat sauce, this recipe makes two hearty family-style casseroles. It’s marvelous for entertaining...


Southern Mac and Cheese

21 reviews

No down-home meal is complete without Southern mac and cheese. Three types of cheese and a squirt of mustard make...

Taco Noodle Casserole

14 reviews

I got creative while we were housebound during a snowstorm one winter and used ingredients I had on hand to...


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Chicken & Cheese Noodle Bake

52 reviews

This is the recipe my daughters and I often make for new parents when they come home from the hospital....


Cheese-Stuffed Shells

82 reviews

When I was living in California, I tasted this rich cheesy pasta dish at a neighborhood Italian restaurant. I got...


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Layered Macaroni Casserole

"I concocted this quick-and-easy recipe over 40 years ago as a new bride. It's still one of my favorites," shares...


Cheddar Bacon Penne

7 reviews

Sandra Bienz from Calgary, Alberta gave this satisfying classic extra flair by mixing in bacon crumbles and minced garlic.

Mexican Macaroni and Cheese

For a classic casserole with a little more grown-up taste, give our Test Kitchen's zesty macaroni and cheese a try.


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Baked Mac & Cheese

"I have added other ingredients like turkey, broccoli and cauliflower, to make this a full meal. The possibilities are endless!"...


Pizza Mac & Cheese

6 reviews

What do you get when you combine macaroni and cheese with pizza fixings? This hearty family-pleasing casserole! It's easy and...


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Best Ever Mac & Cheese

10 reviews

To make this amazing mac, I make a sauce loaded with three different cheeses to toss with the noodles. When...


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Three-Cheese Spirals

Sour cream and three kinds of cheese create the creamy coating for this tasty "twist" on macaroni and cheese. It...


Beef and Bean Macaroni

1 review

"This hearty casserole with beans, beef and macaroni is a meal in itself," relates Sally Norcutt of Chatham, Virginia. "Since...


Macaroni ‘n’ Cheese for Two

2 reviews

This is the simplest of entrees, so well received on cold, frosty evenings. The combination of sour cream and cheese...


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Macaroni ‘n’ Cheese Italiano

"I've always liked macaroni and cheese, but my husband prefers macaroni with tomato sauce. So I added spaghetti sauce and...


Over-the-Top Mac ‘n’ Cheese

21 reviews

This delicious dish is the ultimate comfort food. A blend of five cheeses, it makes a beautiful entree or a...

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Nacho Mac ‘n’ Cheese

4 reviews

Creamy and comforting, this family-friendly meal from our Test Kitchen is a great way to ease into the week. And...


Mac ‘n’ Cheese for a Bunch

7 reviews

You'll satisfy many taste buds with this rich and comforting dish from Dixie Terry from Goreville, Illinois. Tender macaroni is...


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Crab Macaroni & Cheese

Crab and mushrooms put a deliciously different spin on classic macaroni and cheese. It's an upscale casserole for special occasions...but...


Double-Cheese Ziti with Bacon

10 reviews

—Sabrina DeWitt, Cumberland, Maryland


Baked Mac & Cheese for Two

7 reviews

"I have added other ingredients like turkey, broccoli and cauliflower, to make this a full meal. The possibilities are endless!"


Contest-Winning Pepper Jack Mac

13 reviews

When I want to make something hearty, creamy and cheesy, I go with this dish. It's comfort food at its...