Taste the Magic of the Best Mac & Cheese in Michigan
Cheesy baked mac and cheese with a crispy topping.
Macaroni and cheese, ladies and gentlemen. Whether served alongside barbecue, meatloaf, or even by itself, this tasty dish connects to our childhoods and many great memories of delicious meals. Whether cracking open a blue box or going fully upscale with additions like lobster, macaroni and cheese is delicious, but when it's done right, it's unbelievable. Here are the best places to grab that cheesy delight in Michigan!
Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen, Clarkston, MI
Featured on an episode of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen in Clarkston represents some of the best mac and cheese around. Featuring a variety of preparation methods, including with ham, lobster, and jalapenos, the base version involves both Vermont cheddar and a Pinconning under a crust that's said to be delectable. Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen has so far served around a million orders of the stuff so far, and the recipe was part of an espionage plot that could have made a movie in its own right.
Blondie's Food & Spirits, Flint, MI
Head to Blondie's Food & Spirits in Flint for a taste of some terrific mac and cheese. Featuring a house-made Gouda cheese sauce, and served with one side, Blondie's patrons can opt to add bacon to the mix, or even “roasted root veggies” for a little salve to the conscience for eating nothing but mac and cheese for dinner. It's part of a larger array of comfort foods, so those who come in to Blondie's for a mac and cheese lift will likely spot some other options on the menu for later.
The Stonehouse, Escanaba, MI
Even the Upper Peninsula gets in on the action here thanks to the Stonehouse, an Escanaba favorite that delivers a wicked mac and cheese punch. Starting with a ziti pasta, the noodles are then doused in American cheese along with a Morney sauce, which is a Bechamel sauce that boasts Gruyere, Emmental, or white cheddar cheeses. Round it out with Swiss cheese and bread crumbs, then serve it in an iron skillet and you've got a look at what the Stonehouse can do.
Smokehouse 52, Chelsea, MI
Chelsea's Smokehouse 52 illustrates clearly that mac & cheese is a distinct part of a real barbecue experience. With three different kinds available—one boasts beef brisket, while another takes on fried chicken and buffalo sauce—it's clear there's no shortage of variety here. Naturally, it's not just the mac and cheese, but everything else that makes Smokehouse 52 stand out. You'll definitely want to get in on the mac and cheese, though.
