What’s the ultimate comfort food? For many of us, it’s mac ‘n cheese! One of the fastest growing wedding trends is having a macaroni and cheese bar at which your guests can personalize it to their heart’s content–spice it up with salsa, upscale it with lobster, or enjoy it with brisket! Read on and find out more!
Hey, John!
Help! I want mac ‘n cheese at our wedding but Sarah isn’t convinced.
–Dylan, Determined in Dallas, Oregon
Hey, Dylan!
I am happy to help!
A mac ‘n cheese bar is trending for weddings. As far back as 2010, there are social media posts about how to pull off an epic mac and cheese bar at a wedding
A macaroni and cheese bar can be the focal point of the cocktail hour instead of hors d’oeuvres. For fun, serve it in martini glasses!
Or at your reception, you might offer 1-2 other main dishes plus the mac ‘n cheese bar to accommodate your guests.
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You can upscale or down home your mac ‘n cheese bar depending on what you offer your guests.
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Here are a few options!
The Pastas:
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Elbow macaroni
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Orecchiette
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Rigatoni, Penne, or Ziti
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Heart-shaped
The Cheeses (as a sauce or shredded):
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Cheddar
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American
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Bechamel sauce
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Havarti
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Gruyere
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Smoked Gouda
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Parmesan
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Fontana
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Brie
The Proteins:
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Chicken (grilled, Buffalo, or BBQ)
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Ground Beef
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Brisket
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Steak
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Pork (pulled or BBQ)
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Shrimp
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Lobster
The Toppings:
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Bacon
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Diced ham
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Pepperoni
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Pancetta
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Prosciutto
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Roasted pine nuts
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Bread crumbs
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croutons
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Sour cream
The Veggies, Etc.:
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Broccoli
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Tomatoes
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Roasted red peppers
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Roasted cauliflower
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Mushrooms
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Chopped red onions
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Chopped green onions
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Chives
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Scallions
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Green chilies (mild or medium)
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Jalapeños
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Roasted Garlic
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Onions
The Sauces & Dressings:
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Bacon-onion jam
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Pesto
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Fresh herbs (sage, rosemary, basil)
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Ranch dressing
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BBQ
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Buffalo Sauce
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Hot sauce
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Tabasco
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Truffle oil.
Select the elements that appeal to you…And that’s how you create an amazing Mac ‘n Cheese Bar!
Let me know if you have additional questions.
Your friend in the wedding business,
John Shyne
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