Mac 'n' cheese mashups

Sarah Spigelman Richter

Macaroni and cheese is perfect as is. It needs no embellishment. It's comforting, it comes together in a flash and it's reliable. And, of course, it's always delicious.But if you were to gild the lily, here's how to do it.

1. Mexican mac and cheese

2. Haute mac and cheese

3. Kids' mac and cheese

4. Breakup mac and cheese

5. Waffled mac and cheese