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Macaroni and cheese is a classic American favorite featuring American cheddar cheese. Macaroni and cheese, sometime refereed to as “mac and cheese” or “macaroni pie” is most strongly associated with with American cuisine in particular in the south as a southern living comfort food.

Thomas Jefferson discovered macaroni in Paris and Italy and imported a machine to make it and according to some source make a machine to produce macaroni. In 1802 he served a “macaroni pie” at a state dinner. Later in 1942 a dish called “macaroni and cheese” appeared in the 1824 cookbook, “The Virginia Housewife”.

Kraft Dinner or “KD” was created in 1937 and is incredibly popular in Canada where it is the #1 best selling packaged food product in grocery stores there.

However, boxed macaroni and cheese cannot compare to the taste of home made versions. There are many gourmet versions and variations that can be prepared by home chefs and it is well worth the minimal amount of effort to make your own.

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Mac 'n Cheese Cocktail Sliders
Mac 'n Cheese Cocktail Sliders

These mac 'n cheese "hot dog" sliders are perfect for game day, a quick lunch, or a fun dinner for the whole family. The combination of creamy mac 'n cheese and savory cocktail sausages, or hot dogs, with a crunchy topping is a winning combination.

Greek Mac and Cheese Salad
Greek Mac & Cheese Salad

Add feta cheese, sun-dried tomates, marinated artichoke hearts, mushrooms, olives, fresh cucumber, onions and bell peppers into cooked macaroni. Serve it over a bed of mixed greens, super tasty and refreshing.

Vegetarian Mac & “Cheese”
Vegetarian Mac & “Cheese”

Your family will be none the wiser when you offer up this vegetarian creamy “mac and cheese”.

Lucia's Broccoli and Macaroni
Lucia's Broccoli & Macaroni

Definitely a quick and easy dish. A very clean taste, cooked bacon bits added some nice smokiness and broccoli lightened up the whole dish with lots of goodness. We used whole grain macaroni that added extra fibre to the dish. This is the kind of dish that kids and grown-ups all enjoy.

Perfect Macaroni and Cheese
Perfect Macaroni & Cheese

Thank you Martha Stewart! She says it's important to use pungent cheeses. Sharp white cheddar produces the smoothest result; yellow and extra sharp cheddars can become grainy. MAKE SURE to pay attention to the steps so your cheese doesn't curdle.

Cheesy Pizza Casserole
Cheesy Pizza Casserole

A cheesy baked pasta casserole with minced beef and some Italian flair.

Stove-Top Macaroni and Cheese with Roasted Tomatoes
Stove-Top Macaroni & Cheese with Roasted Tomatoes

Three words for this recipe ... yum, yum and YUM! Very easy to make and great flavor.

Stove Top Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Stove Top Broccoli Mac & Cheese

This stove top mac and cheese is easy to put together. Broccoli provides lots of essential nutrients, and it's a cheesy and delicious way to combine some veggies into your kid's dish as well.

Chili Mac 'N Cheddar
Chili Mac 'N Cheddar

Definitely give this recipe 5 stars. We really had no idea how it would come out before we made it, and the result was outstanding...

Kraft Dinner with Broccoli and Mushrooms
Kraft Dinner with Broccoli & Mushrooms

An easy way to add some veggies to your kids meal. Add some fresh broccoli and mushrooms to your macaroni and cheese, still cheesy and delicious, giving you extra vitamins, flavor and fiber.

Baked Macaroni
Baked Macaroni

A delicious pasta dish made with a bolognaise sauce, eggs, milk and grated cheese then baked in the oven. A traditional Maltese dish the whole family will love

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli and Cauliflower
Baked Macaroni & Cheese with Broccoli & Cauliflower

a Weight Watchers recipe Prep: 15 min. Cook: 45 min. 7 PointsPlus

Green Bean Pasta Bake
Green Bean Pasta Bake

Really enjoyed this dish. Quite easy to make, and it was cheesy and delicious. A hearty and tasty meal. Will be making this recipe again.

Old-Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese
Old-Fashioned Macaroni & Cheese

Classic and easy to prepare old fashioned baked macaroni and cheese baked until bubbly with a crispy top.

Better than Macaroni and Cheese
Better than Macaroni & Cheese

Much better than classic Macaroni and Cheese. This version still has lots of cheesy flavor but is baked with juicy tomatoes and lots of mushrooms. Serve with a simple salad and make with whole wheat macaroni for a serious boost to the health value that's packed with flavor. A great family casserole.

Cheesy Ham Casserole
Cheesy Ham Casserole

I used my left over smoked ham for this recipe and it came out awesome. I made it exactly has the recipe described and my family actually loved it. I will make it again!

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