5+ macaroni casserole recipes

Macaroni noodles always take me back to my childhood, whether it's mac n' cheese or making macaroni noodle necklaces. Now that I am older, I would like to think that I can use macaroni in a more mature way.

Instead of necklaces, I can create some tasty and delicious casseroles with macaroni noodles. These fully loaded casseroles transform macaroni noodles into something more than mac 'n cheese. Check out these videos to see what I mean.

The next time you crave a cheeseburger but don't have any buns or you just don't want to make a big mess, make this cheeseburger macaroni casserole instead. The recipe below is everything you love about cheeseburgers but with the convenience of it all sitting nicely on a fork. Ketchup, mustard, dill and, of course, lots of cheese are all featured. If you use just a bit of bacon grease, you can even re-create the feeling of a bacon cheeseburger. Get the recipe here.

Tacos, meet macaroni and cheese: You are going to love each other! The recipe below is such a great way to take taco Tuesday and make it quicker and easier by turning it into a casserole. All of the flavors come together perfectly and there's really nothing to miss without the tortillas. Get the full recipe here.

Sometimes you just need a new take on an old childhood favorite. Whether you're craving the taste but don't want the mess of traditional sloppy Joes or you're just looking for a different way to make them, you will love the new take on the traditional loose meat sandwich. Get the recipe here.

Macaroni and cheese can be a side dish at a potluck or the main meal for dinner. Leftovers always taste better the next day, and it freezes well. It may be one of the most versatile dishes people make. The recipe below describes how to make a sauce that is super creamy, thanks to the addition of cream cheese. Get the full recipe here.

If you're looking for a fantastic twist on a tasty pasta dinner, look no further than this stunning recipe for beefy elbow macaroni and tomato sauce casserole. Pasta bakes are a popular dish around the world, with baked ziti being perhaps the most recognizable U.S. version. It's quick and easy to branch out from this classic adaptation and use your favorite pasta and spice combinations to produce a dinner that will be the absolute envy of the whole neighborhood. Get the recipe here.