"Many delicious toppings pair wonderfully with mascarpone mac and cheese," Crave says, "including crispy breadcrumbs, bacon or pancetta, fresh herbs, or a drizzle of truffle oil." Breadcrumbs are ...

Homemade Frenched onions take mac and cheese to the next ... work so well with the sharpness of the cheese sauce. Even more enjoyable is the sourdough topping. The little “croutons” are ...

Add the garlic, sprouts and a pinch of salt and fry for 5 minutes. Scatter the topping over the mac and cheese before serving. If you don't use it already, nutritional yeast is a "cheesy" substitute.