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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Another great thing about macaroni and cheese? Just by adding protein, it can go from hearty side dish to ...

Tender noodles, swathed in an outrageously cheesy, ultra-creamy sauce, and topped with a crisp, panko-parmesan crust — this macaroni and cheese is the definition of comfort food. This quick-and-easy ...

Preheat oven to 375°. Grease a 13"x9" baking dish with butter. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain. In a large saucepan ...

Mac & cheese is an undisputed comfort food classic that can mean something different to everyone: For some, it’s the decadent holiday side their plate just isn’t complete without. For others, it’s the ...

In 2003, food journalist Marian Burros’ cookbook, “Cooking for Comfort” (Simon & Schuster) landed on my desk in the OC Register’s newsroom. It was hard to meet my deadlines because it seemed that ...

When I answered the phone a couple of years ago around this time from a reader looking for a mac and cheese recipe from The Charlotte Observer’s archives, I could hear the panic in her voice. I was ...

Melba Wilson, whose NYC restaurant Melba's has been visited by royalty, is a Southern cooking queen. Wilson shared with Insider the most common mistakes people make when making mac and cheese. The ...