While this classic mac and cheese is my absolute favorite, this side dish can totally be jazzed up and even turned into more of a complete meal all on its own! Here are a few variations worth trying:
Add a Protein – when you stir the cheese into your macaroni, feel free to stir in some cooked chicken, lobster, cooked and crumbled ground beef, or even sliced fully cooked sausage to transform this side dish into a decadent main dish.
Add Green Onions + Bacon – for a loaded take on macaroni and cheese, top the dish with cooked and crumbled bacon and sliced green onions just before serving.
Add Spinach – for a little extra green in your meal, stir in 9 ounces of frozen spinach (defrosted and squeezed of excess water) at the same time that you stir in the shredded cheese.