Classic comfort or as a gourmet experience, mac n’ cheese is so popular it’s offered on over half of all American cuisine menus.
Most of us have been eating mac n’ cheese since we were kids and it could be considered the quintessential comfort food, which makes it an ideal dish for experimentation and innovation.
Gourmet mac n’ cheese has been around for a while, with lobster being one of the most popular variations. The trend hasn’t stopped there though, with the platform continuing to expand. The great thing about gourmet mac n’ cheese is that it can be as simple or unique as you want it to be. One of the hottest trends right now is simply substituting Gouda or smoked Gouda for traditional cheeses like cheddar or American. Mac n’ cheese is also morphing into new dishes, being served as a burger bun, as cupcakes and even in a bacon covered pie.
Mac n’ cheese can be combined with any food trend such as Vegan, with cheese made from soy. Or combine mac n’ cheese with Asian or Mexican flavors.
For additional inspiration, check out 10 great twists for mac n’ cheese and search these recipes including Five Cheese Casserole (shown).
