Ahh, mac and cheese, our favorite food! There is no one on this planet we call Earth that can deny that this rich, gooey, and creamy dish is the best ever. Now, as much as I enjoy some classic mac and cheese, I have compiled a list of ways to make the greatest food ever to grace us with its existence (via Pinterest).

1. However Panera Bread Makes It

We will never know the secret behind this sorcery, so I guess we will have to settle for driving to our local Panera and ordering their heavenly concoction (in a bread bowl, of course, because this is America).

2. In A Crock Pot

Have you ever had anything that has come out of a crock pot and said "this is nasty"? No, DARN IT! Why is that? That is because crock pots have a secret gateway to heaven and when you leave your food in there all day or overnight to sensually cook until it is ready for action, it is made to taste absolutely divine. Get a recipe I have not actually tried that I found when I searched Pinterest for "mac and cheese recipes" HERE! You're welcome, and I'm sorry if it ends up on a Pinterest Fails Twitter account, but considering what I said about crock pots, you should be golden.

3. Wrapped In Bacon

Now, I'm actually not a huge bacon fan, so I am adding this one for the overwhelming majority of Americans who like this sad excuse for a meat. These little bites are wrapped in bacon and sure to get any party started (unless I am invited, in which case I will throw them out the window). Get the recipe here.

4. ON PIZZA

Before you start saying rude things to me, please hear me out. Pizza is good. Mac and cheese is good. Carbs are really good. Why is this a problem for so many people? This is a carb-lover's dream! Don't knock it until you try it.

5. Easy. Freakin'. Mac.

I had to include this collegiate classic because where would we be without it? We are all lying if we say we haven't run out of meals and money only to have our food options be ramen or easy mac. Always choose the mac.