It's time to get creative.

Never eat a dull bowl of mac and cheese again. With this create-your-own adventure chart from the good folks at Food Republic, you can spice up your basic mac and cheese recipe into 40 new and exciting ways to eat this classic dish.

Sure, you could try tweaking your basic bowl off the cuff, but that doesn't always lead to a good meal. Let the pros guide you. From switching out the elbows to shells, making it spicy with pimentos or getting classy with brie and smoked salmon, Food Republic shares many ways to upgrade your mac and cheese. Check it out.

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