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| Alternative names | Mac and cheese Macaroni cheese |
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| Course | Main or side dish |
| Place of origin | England[1] |
| Region or state | Widespread across the United Kingdom, United States, Canada |
| Serving temperature | Hot or warm |
| Main ingredients | Macaroni, cheese, milk, butter |
Macaroni and cheese (also known as mac and cheese in Canada and the United States and macaroni cheese in the United Kingdom[2]) is a dish of macaroni pasta and a cheese sauce, most commonly cheddar sauce.[3][4]
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 put in a casserole and baked in the oven; however, it may be prepared in a sauce pan on top of the stove or using a packaged mix.[4] 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 and Canada, it is considered a comfort food by many.[5][6]
- ^ Raffald, Elizabeth (1769). The experienced English housekeeper. Manchester : J. Harrop for the author, etc. p. 261.
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- ^ Clark, Liam (27 July 2016). "What is Macaroni and Cheese (Mac and Cheese)?". Forkit. Archived from the original on 10 August 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2016.