11 Macaroni and Cheese Recipes to Curl Up With on the Couch

When in doubt, coat noodles in cheese sauce and call it dinner.

All macaroni and cheese is good macaroni and cheese, but these recipes from New York Times Cooking are especially fine — and wide-ranging, whether saucy or creamy, tender or crispy, meat-studded or dairy-free. The picks below include some of the greatest interpretations, both classic and clever.

Stouffer’s macaroni and cheese is, in Eric Kim’s opinion, the most exemplary version of the dish. After testing a number of techniques and ratios, he finally came up with his nostalgic, creamy, Velveeta-y take.

Recipe: Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese