Build Your Own Gourmet Mac 'N Cheese Creation At I Heart Mac And Cheese In Texas
By Katie Lawrence|Published November 10, 2020
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
Mac ‘n cheese might be a nostalgic childhood food, but it definitely isn’t just for kids. I Heart Mac & Cheese puts a gourmet spin on the classic dish, with drool-worthy flavors like Lobster & White Cheddar, Cuban, and Buffalo, among myriad other selections. Who wants a bowl?
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Rated the 6th-best fast casual restaurant in the nation by USA Today, I Heart Mac & Cheese has four Texas locations and a whopping 19 more on the way.
From chef specials such as the Lobster & White Truffle Mac to customizable, build-your-own bowls, rest-assured there's something to please every palate.
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Start your meal off on a high note with some Mac Bites.
This drool-worthy appetizer features gobs of gooey mac rolled in breadcrumbs and fried to perfection. Every bite is a cheesy, delicious explosion in your mouth. They come in four different flavors: lobster, pepperoni, buffalo chicken, and plain.
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Building your perfect bowl starts with selecting a base.
There's no skimping on freshness, as over 10 different veggies are up for grabs. Cheeses include Swiss, muenster, bleu, and pepper jack, among other scrumptious selections, and sauces range from plain cheese to buffalo to more innovative options like sesame ginger.
With nearly a dozen options, ranging from grilled chicken to meatballs and everything in-between, creating the mac 'n cheese of your wildest dreams has never been easier. Vegan meat and cheese options are also available.
What happens when mac & cheese is combined with another childhood classic? Try "The Best of Both Worlds" to find out.
This grilled mac 'n cheese has slow-cooked short rib, white cheddar and American cheeses, and BBQ sauce, all sandwiched between two toasty slices of bread. You can also build your own grilled cheese on sourdough, wheat, or gluten-free bread.
No matter how full you might be, one simply doesn't visit I Heart Mac & Cheese without trying some of their fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies.
Have you ever eaten at I Heart Mac & Cheese? If so, what’s your favorite menu item? Let us know, and check out our previous article for another Texas eatery where you satisfy that cheese craving.
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