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18 comforting mac and cheese recipes for the soul

Creamy, cheesy and utterly moreish, a hearty macaroni and cheese bake is the ultimate comfort food.
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Whether you’re looking for a traditional southern-style dish or one stirred through with crispy bacon, seafood or vegetables, you’re sure to find inspiration here. It’s comfort food at its finest. Macaroni cheese is the iconic soul-warming comfort food. Made with a proper bechamel sauce and topped with a scattering of crispy breadcrumbs, this version has all the tender, crunch, and cheesiness you could want.

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Pasta is an unbelievably versatile pantry staple; it’s quick, it’s simple, and with just a few fresh ingredients, it can be transformed in to a delicious, comforting midweek meal. The combination of hot, oozy, cheesy pasta and a crunchy toasted bread topping makes these dishes the ultimate comfort food and the dish to turn to when you need some cheerin up.

We even have a couple of gluten-free and dairy-free or vegan options for you.

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candied bacon   with mac& pretzel crumb cheese
Baking
November 30, 1976

Candied bacon with mac and pretzel crumb cheese

Place pretzels in a zip-lock plastic bag; crush roughly with a rolling pin. Combine pretzels with butter and cheeses in a medium bowl. You can make the candied bacon a day ahead; store, covered, in the refrigerator. Note
By Women's Weekly Food

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