Most food trends come and go, but there is one that has lasted on restaurant menus through the decades: Mac & Cheese…and it’s not just for kids. These 10 macaroni and cheese ideas would work on many-a-restaurant-and-bar-menu.

Mac & Cheese Bites

From your age-old snack to fully-loaded bite baskets.

Create You Own

From being a small choice option on menus to an entire restaurant concept, there is no downside to creating a signature Mac & Cheese dish at your restaurant.

Mac & Cheese Burger

Yes, it is here and sometimes infused with Truffle Oil to give it that added bite. Don’t miss the boat.

Mac Calzones

A cheesy and fun addition to your Calzone.

Mac & Cheese Skillets

From the lunch school favorite of Three Cheese Mac to the Spicy Buffalo Chicken classic.

Spring Rolls

An awesome way to blend an American favorite into Asian cuisine that allows you to add a spicy twist if your audience desires.

Mac & Cheese Pizza

A crunchy, crispy way to enjoy your favorites together.

The Spicy Trend I Keep

Jalapenos stuffed with Mac & Cheese.

Macaroni and Cheese Prosciutto Bites

A classy way to bring out our friend.

Mac & Cheese Muffins

A savory snack. Try it with Spinach for added nutritional value.

Macaroni and cheese fits in a number of menu categories. Kids menu, appetizers, and entrees are the obvious ones. Food producers are making it easier than ever to create recipes that appeal to palates. The Specialty Food Association even mentioned shreddable cheese as one of its top 2016 cheese trends because of its application in macaroni dishes.

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