To keep our assessment fair, we chose two baked mac and cheese recipes from big-name chefs. Our two contestants are Alton ...

Add the macaroni and cook over moderately low heat ... Cover and let stand off the heat for 2 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Season with pepper and stir once or twice.

This mac and cheese recipe comes together almost entirely on the stovetop, but it does get that classic baked mac finish. After transferring the saucy pasta to a casserole dish, you’ll sprinkle ...

If you're a fan of quick and easy stovetop macaroni, upgrade from your boxed mix to this thirty-minute recipe. A rich cheese sauce made with Gruyere, white cheddar and Fontina gets mixed with ...

Cook the macaroni ... remaining cheese and the breadcrumbs over the top and bake in the oven for about 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese starts to bubble and the topping is golden-brown.

These festive recipes are Alton Brown’s ... seasonal twist. Mac and cheese might be one of the few dishes everyone will clamor over at a holiday dinner. Brown’s Baked Macaroni and Cheese ...

This easy, no-roux mac and cheese recipe is made almost entirely on the stovetop and then gets transferred to the oven to melt the cheesy topping. Skip the the roux and the extra pan. Thickened ...

"I've always said that the secret to being a good guest at a cocktail party is knowing when to leave," says Alton Brown, whose farewell tour, Alton Brown Live: Last Bite, kicks off in February ...

Cook until the cheese is browned and bubbling. Serve straightaway. If you want to make your mac and cheese more indulgent, try adding a breadcrumb topping and pieces of cooked bacon or prosciutto ...