“Crack” Chicken Tater Tot Casserole Is the Addictively Gooey Dish You’ll Want to Have for Dinner EVERY Night

Gooey cheese and toothsome pasta is hard to argue with, but there are plenty of new ways to enjoy the old classic--and we found the best of the best to convince you to finally break out of your rut. via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/AX6xyfHK21c3vNCojx2IxYyQfNTVzwn8qHf7-YmszXvgSR9m0yxS4A/" target="blank">Pinterest; <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/225883737538543789/" target="blank">Pinterest; Pinterest; Pinterest_

Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites: Good things come in small packages, which is why we adore these cheesy, savory bites of goodness that pack two of our all-time favorite foods into one snack. Get the recipe from The Gunny Sack.

Spinach Artichoke Mac and Cheese: All the richness of the classic dip combined with the gooey factor of melted cheese; if you crave ooey gooey foods for comfort, look no further than this recipe. Get the recipe from Well Plated by Erin.

Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese: Once you break free of that boxed stuff, you'll be pleasantly surprised to find how easy mac and cheese is to make from scratch--and how the taste is world better. Get the recipe from Yellow Bliss Road.

Grilled Mac & Cheese Sandwich: The gooey factor was there all along; how did no one think of this glorious combination before? Now run home and whip up one of these ultra comforting carb fests! Get the recipe from Spend with Pennies.

Green Goddess Mac and Cheese: The gloriously garlicky sauce on this mac and cheese is a play on the classic, cult favorite salad dressing--and even picky little kids will absolutely devour it. Get the recipe from Simply Recipes.

Guinness and Irish Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese: Toasted breadcrumbs make a delicious addition to this ode to all things Irish and delicious, with the beer only deepening the flavor of the cheese. Get the recipe from Celebrating Sweets.

Macaroni and Cheese Pizza: Your carb cravings are here and they're yelling loudly for something special. Feed them this mouth-watering mash-up of two classic go-tos for assured satisfaction. Get the recipe from The Gunny Sack.

Creamy Three-Cheese Stovetop Mac and Cheese: Cream cheese ups the silkiness of this classic comfort food, but it's the spoonful of Dijon mustard that will really have you hooked with a deliciously unexpected bite. Get the recipe from The Country Contessa.

Gnocchi Mac and Cheese: The stick-to-your-ribs feeling you love from those little spud-based dumplings finally meet the ultimate pasta sauce: luscious, gooey cheese. Get the recipe from Gimme Some Oven.

Macaroni and Cheese Jumbo Stuffed Shells: These bloggers got us. We were wondering how anyone could ever make macaroni and cheese any better, and their answer was perfectly on the nose. Get the recipe from Bite Me More.

One bite of this Enchilada Mac and Cheese topped with traditional enchilada sauce, and you'll be wondering why no one thought of it sooner. Get the full recipe from Life As a Strawberry.

Use sharper cheese in this BBQ Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese to complement the sweetness of the barbecue sauce. Get the full recipe from Culinary Concoctions by Peabody.

Transform the cold salad into Caprese Mac and Cheese for a filling, winter-worthy main with the same flavors. Get the full recipe from Simply Delicious.

Booze and bacon team up to deliver a sweet-savory one-two punch to your taste buds in this White Cheddar Mac and Cheese. Get the full recipe from Cooking with Cakes.

This Sloppy Joe Mac n Cheese is everything you could possibly crave on cold winter days. Get the recipe from Taste and Tell.

Since artichoke hearts pack an impressive amount of fiber, we declare this Spinach and Artichoke Mac and Cheese healthy! Get the full recipe from Lemon Tree Dwelling.

Ignore the instructions for this BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese; add bacon into the casserole. You know we're right. Get the full recipe from Bakeaholic Mama.

Make this Jalapeno and Bacon Mac and Cheese into a play on the jalapeno popper by using some cream cheese in the sauce. Get the full recipe from Horses and Heels.

Pepper jack cheese adds a pop of flavor to the subtle creaminess of this Avocado Mac and Cheese, and kids will love the fun color. Get the full recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod.

This Cheesy Chili Mac delivers all the warm spices you think of when you're craving chili. It's a match made in heaven. Get the full recipe from Tracey's Culinary Adventures.

Nutmeg and a hefty helping of nutty Gruyere make this childhood favorite feel downright grown-up (in the best possible way). Get the full recipe from Bakeaholic Mama.