For the record I like no1 the best.

But what if I told you that you could make no2 in less than ten minutes with only three ingredients?

https://www.seriouseats.com/ingredient-stovetop-mac-and-cheese-recipe

(if you slightly undercook this you could still bake, just add breadcrumbs, sprinkles of some hard cheese, and herbs on top of it and back for about 10 minutes on 180c/350f)