No disrespect but some of these suggestions sound repulsive. Each to their own, though. My partner makes a killer macaroni cheese, nice and simple, grilled at the end to crisp the cheese up and the only adornement being some thinly sliced tomato on top. We usually have it with a fresh crisp green side salad. But as far as "just dolloping it on a plate all on its own" goes you make that sound unappealing, but with a truly well-made one that will be all you need.