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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Cowboy Pasta

2 reviews

This Cowboy Pasta recipe combines ground beef, bacon, corn, tangy buttermilk and Monterey Jack cheese for an easy but hearty weeknight dinner. Add more chili powder or a chopped jalapeno to give this delicious pasta dish more of a kick. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Slow-Cooker Baked Ziti

8 reviews

I don't know one family that doesn't have some crazy, hectic weeknights. This slow-cooker baked ziti recipe was a delicious,...


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Five-Cheese Ziti al Forno

12 reviews

After having the five-cheese ziti at Olive Garden, I tried to make my own version of it—and I think I...


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...


Perfect Four-Cheese Lasagna

5 reviews

Lasagna is one of my favorites, and this is the recipe I’ve been making since I was a teenager. It’s...

Three-Cheese Jumbo Shells

11 reviews

I love cooking, but I'm not into fancy gourmet foods. I think it's more challenging to make delicious, down-home foods...


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My aunt originally made this hearty casserole for family gatherings, and now I enjoy fixing it for my family any...

Three-Cheese Chicken Bake

12 reviews

This is a hearty, comforting casserole that's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors and interesting colors ensures I come...


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...


Four-Cheese Turkey Pasta Bake

6 reviews

Leftover turkey combines with penne and cheeses to make a classic comfort food. The pasta bake works with chicken, shrimp...

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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...


Penne & Sausage Casseroles

16 reviews

Cheese, sausage and mushrooms make this casserole a consistent hit. It comes together quickly and feeds a crowd, too. —John...


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...


Baked Pumpkin Goat Cheese Alfredo with Bacon

8 reviews

This is a unique and delicious pasta, perfect for fall. I made this for my girlfriends, and everyone asked for...

Homemade Manicotti

36 reviews

These tender manicotti are much easier to stuff than the purchased variety. People are always amazed when I say I...


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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...


Three-Cheese Meatball Mostaccioli

15 reviews

When my husband travels for work, I make a special dinner for my kids to keep their minds off missing...


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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...


Philly-Style Mac and Cheese

4 reviews

My son loves macaroni and cheese, and I’m always looking for ways to sneak in some veggies. This version is...


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....

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Double Jack Mac

1 review

This spicy mac and cheese recipe came about when I asked my two sisters what they would like to add...


Four-Cheese Stuffed Shells

9 reviews

More cheese, please! You'll get your fill from saucy jumbo pasta shells loaded with four kinds—ricotta, Asiago, mozzarella and cottage...


Four-Cheese Chicken Fettuccine

29 reviews

As a cattle rancher, my husband's a big fan of beef. For him to comment on a poultry dish is...


Cheeseburger Macaroni

3 reviews

Our family of four loves this creamy and cheesy casserole so much that we have few leftovers. It's a delicious...


Bacon-Colby Lasagna

14 reviews

My grandmother added bacon to her cheesy lasagna—something she borrowed from carbonara-style pasta. I learned so much by her side....


Four-Cheese Sausage Rigatoni

10 reviews

To make this twist on traditional baked pasta, we start with creamy goat cheese and build from there with mozzarella,...