Macaroni and cheese
Macaroni and cheese (also called mac and cheese in Canada and the United States and macaroni cheese in the United Kingdom) is a dish of macaroni and a cheese sauce, most commonly cheddar sauce.
Alternative names | Mac and cheese, macaroni cheese |
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Course | Main or side dish |
Place of origin | England |
Region or state | Widespread across the United Kingdom, United States, Canada |
Serving temperature | Hot or warm |
Main ingredients | Macaroni, cheese, milk, butter |
Its origins trace back to cheese and pasta casseroles dating to the 14th century in Italy and medieval England. The traditional macaroni and cheese is a casserole baked in the oven; however, it may be prepared in a sauce pan on top of the stove or using a packaged mix. The cheese is often first incorporated into a Béchamel sauce to create a Mornay sauce, which is then added to the pasta. In the United States, it is considered a comfort food.
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