No comfort food satisfies quite like homemade mac and cheese, with its tender noodles tucked into a rich and creamy sauce that’s baked until the cheese is golden, melted, and gooey. This cozy ...

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 ...

We've all had the macaroni and cheese in a blue box, and we'll give it its due — it's convenient and tastes okay (and heaven knows, we've made it for the kids ourselves on a busy weeknight). But a ...

Homemade baked mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, with its creamy sauce and crispy, buttery panko topping. Perfect ...

Mac and cheese is the epitome of Southern comfort food, and our Test Kitchen has thought up quite a few new ways with this classic dish. From ultra-creamy sauces to flavorful baked toppings, these ...

My daughter’s all-time favorite dinner is macaroni and cheese. She’ll happily accept it any which way, whether it’s made on the stovetop, baked, or from a box (she’s an equal opportunist). I’m a bit ...

Macaroni and cheese — specifically, homemade macaroni and cheese — is one of those feel-good comfort foods that can really make your entire week. But, for those of you who have tried from scratch ...

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 ...

Packaged macaroni and cheese became a kitchen staple thanks to speed and simplicity: milk, noodles and blaze-orange cheese powder, ready in under 10 minutes. Ken Condron’s version takes nearly 12 ...