You’ll find some of the best mac and cheese in Minnesota at a joint that’s tucked onto the corner of a strip mall in the li’l ol’ town of Albertville. That’s right, a visit to The Hen & The Hog is a visit to mac and cheese heaven.

The Hen & The Hog, somewhat improbably, opened in 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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It was started by a group of industry veterans who dreamt of serving elevated comfort food in a casual setting.
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Since its opening, the restaurant has earned plenty of acclaim from local critics and diners, alike.
And, of course, comfort food means mac and cheese.
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Big mac and cheese.
Fortunately, The Hen & The Hog takes its mac and cheese very seriously. And you will not be disappointed.
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Its take on this comfort classic includes thick pasta tossed in a sauce forged from cheddar, bleu, and gruyere cheeses. It's then topped with fresh herbs, bacon, crispy onion petals, and pulled pork, and served with toasted focaccia. You'll probably need a box.
The restaurant also serves a slightly less elevated - but just as delicious - version of its mac and cheese for kids.
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It's not all about mac and cheese at The Hen & The Hog (although it could be).
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Not surprisingly, it serves The Hen, which is the restaurant's signature chicken entree.
And it also serves The Hog, its pork chop specialty dish.
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If you're looking for something closer to pescatarian, you will not go wrong with the walleye fillet.
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Of course, the restaurant offers plenty of other options, including starters, sandwiches, salads, and even meatloaf.
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Definitely try the hog belly bites, glazed with maple bourbon and topped with tart cherries.
Stop in on weekend mornings for a down-home brunch.
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And make sure to leave room for dessert - but if you don't, you can always take it to go.
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Maybe this mac and cheese is the reason Albertville is one of the happiest cities in Minnesota. Have you visited The Hen & The Hog? Do you have a favorite spot for mac and cheese in Minnesota?

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