Mac and cheese

There are many recipes for mac and cheese, and it is hard to say which is the oldest. It is likely that the dish has been around since the invention of cheese and pasta.

The first recorded recipe for mac and cheese was published in 1769 by a French chef named François Pierre La Varenne. His recipe included Gruyere cheese and macaroni, and was baked in a cream sauce.

It wasn't until the early 1800s that mac and cheese became popular in the United States. The dish was brought over by immigrants from England and Italy.

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Recipes

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Baked Mac and Cheese

  • mozzarella cheese
  • butter
  • garlic powder
  • mustard powder
  • onion powder
  • all purpose flour
  • cheese
  • butter
  • panko breadcrumb
  • macaroni
  • milk
  • salt
  • butter
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Lobster Mac and Cheese

  • salt
  • cottage cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • mustard
  • lobster
  • elbow pasta
  • cayenne pepper
  • nutmeg
  • milk
  • butter
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Southern Baked Mac and Cheese

  • half
  • evaporated milk
  • jack cheese
  • mozzarella cheese
  • sharp cheddar cheese

  • onion powder
  • creole seasoning
  • cayenne pepper
  • all purpose flour
  • garlic powder
  • butter
  • macaroni
  • salt
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Mac and Cheese:

  • milk
  • salt
  • elbow macaroni
  • black pepper
  • all purpose flour
  • cheddar cheese
  • butter
  • half
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Vegan Mac and Cheese

  • MACARONI AND CHEESE
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • nutritional yeast
  • turmeric
  • onion
  • mustard powder
  • elbow macaroni
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • almond milk
  • onion powder
  • cashew
  • tamari
  • PANKO TOPPING (OPTIONAL)
  • salt
  • panko bread crumb
  • nutritional yeast
  • olive oil
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The Cheese-Maker’s Mac and Cheese

  • havarti cheese
  • smoked gouda cheese
  • elbow macaroni
  • garlic
  • ritz cracker
  • fontina cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • all purpose flour
  • cayenne pepper
  • cream cheese
  • butter
  • basil
  • salt
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Cheese Lovers 5 Cheese Mac and Cheese

  • salt
  • dijon mustard
  • bay leaf
  • onion
  • thyme
  • fontina cheese
  • macaroni
  • blue cheese
  • salt
  • bread crumb
  • bacon
  • heavy cream
  • milk
  • italian parsley
  • gruyère cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
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Baked Brie Mac and Cheese

  • havarti cheese
  • elbow macaroni
  • garlic
  • all purpose flour
  • cayenne pepper
  • sharp white cheddar
  • sourdough bread
  • milk
  • butter
  • brie cheese
  • thyme
  • salt
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The Ultimate Smoked Mac and Cheese

  • elbow macaroni
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • panko crumb
  • butter
  • black pepper
  • smoked paprika
  • cheddar cheese
  • gouda cheese
  • gruyère cheese
  • heavy cream
  • milk
  • brown mustard
  • garlic
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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

  • black pepper
  • cream
  • macaroni
  • olive oil
  • butter nut squash
  • parmesan cheese
  • onion
  • nutmeg
  • cheddar cheese
  • chicken stock
  • butter
  • thyme
  • all purpose flour
  • salt
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One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

  • olive oil
  • cayenne pepper
  • oregano
  • onion
  • red capsicum bell pepper
  • onion powder
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • cilantro
  • cheese
  • cumin powder
  • paprika powder
  • garlic
  • beef broth
  • elbow macaroni pasta
  • kidney bean
  • ground beef
  • tomato
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Brisket Mac and Cheese

  • elbow macaroni
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • panko crumb
  • butter
  • black pepper
  • brisket
  • heavy cream
  • milk
  • smoked cheddar
  • smoked gouda
  • garlic
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Pimento Mac and Cheese

  • salt
  • macaroni elbow
  • paprika
  • jalapeño
  • onion
  • butter
  • sharp yellow cheddar cheese
  • all purpose flour
  • panko bread crumb
  • pimento
  • garlic
  • milk
  • cream cheese
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Baked Mac and Cheese

  • butter
  • milk
  • chicken bouillon paste
  • cornstarch
  • parmesan cheese
  • panko breadcrumb
  • elbow macaroni
  • olive oil
  • parsley flake
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • dijon mustard
  • black pepper
  • onion powder
  • cheddar cheese
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • half
  • bacon
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Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

  • ritz cracker
  • pumpkin
  • elbow macaroni
  • dijon mustard
  • salt
  • cheddar cheese
  • gruyère cheese
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • pepper
  • heavy cream
  • milk
  • butter
  • garlic
  • sage
  • nutmeg
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Chili Mac and Cheese

  • corn chip
  • salt
  • dijon mustard
  • paprika
  • worcestershire sauce
  • onion
  • cumin
  • oregano
  • bell pepper
  • tomato
  • kidney bean
  • macaroni
  • milk
  • cheddar cheese
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • tomato paste
  • vegetable oil
  • chili powder
  • garlic
  • green onion
  • cream cheese
  • ground beef
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Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

  • milk
  • salt
  • evaporated milk
  • cream
  • mayonnaise
  • black pepper
  • butter
  • cayenne pepper
  • elbow macaroni
  • parmesan cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • american cheese
  • cheese
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Cajun Mac and Cheese

  • salt
  • cajun spice
  • bell pepper
  • wagon wheel pasta
  • milk
  • all purpose flour
  • olive oil
  • green onion
  • andouille sausage
  • cheddar cheese
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The BEST Baked Mac and Cheese

  • elbow macaroni
  • salt
  • white pepper
  • bread crumb
  • parsley
  • mustard
  • gouda cheese
  • havarti cheese
  • milk
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
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Buffalo Cauliflower Baked Mac and Cheese

  • salt
  • panko
  • elbow macaroni
  • sharp yellow cheddar
  • cauliflower
  • onion
  • blue cheese
  • all purpose flour
  • parsley
  • mustard
  • garlic
  • celery
  • half
  • sour cream
  • hot sauce
  • butter
  • pepper jack cheese
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An Irishman's Mac and Cheese.

  • short pasta
  • kale
  • havarti cheese
  • potato chip
  • stout beer
  • salt
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  • all purpose flour
  • kale slaw
  • cayenne pepper
  • mustard powder
  • olive oil
  • sharp irish white cheddar cheese
  • milk
  • butter
  • bacon
  • lemon juice
  • salt
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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

  • butter
  • mustard
  • onion powder
  • pepper
  • salt
  • parmesan cheese
  • elbow macaroni noodle
  • cheddar cheese
  • water
  • cream cheese
  • milk
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Baked One Pot Mac and Cheese

  • provolone dolce cheese
  • salt
  • macaroni
  • parsley
  • panko breadcrumb
  • parmesan cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • water
  • milk
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • black pepper
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Baked Squash Mac and Cheese.

  • short pasta
  • sage
  • onion
  • gruyère cheese
  • provolone cheese
  • white cheddar cheese
  • cayenne pepper
  • all purpose flour
  • olive oil
  • dijon mustard
  • milk
  • sourdough bread
  • prosciutto
  • acorn squash
  • butter
  • salt
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Chicken Florentine Mac and Cheese

  • salt
  • fontina cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • chicken breast
  • elbow macaroni
  • cherry tomato
  • chicken stock
  • heavy cream
  • parsley
  • milk
  • cornstarch
  • garlic
  • spinach
  • butter
  • white cheese
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Garlic Shrimp Mac and Cheese (Prawns)

  • olive oil
  • garlic powder
  • mustard powder
  • panko breadcrumb
  • parmesan cheese
  • pepper
  • cheese
  • milk
  • hot tap water
  • elbow macaroni
  • all purpose flour
  • garlic
  • mozzarella cheese
  • salt
  • butter
  • shrimp prawn
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Meatball Mac and Cheese

  • penne pasta
  • alfredo sauce
  • milk
  • mozzarella cheese
  • provolone cheese
  • onion
  • butter
  • garlic
  • parmesan cheese
  • cooking spray
  • salt
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Baked Mac and Cheese

  • salt
  • chicken stock
  • macaroni
  • garlic
  • egg
  • onion
  • parsley
  • half
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • mascarpone cheese
  • panko bread crumb
  • smoked cheddar
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Beefy Mac and Cheese

  • salt
  • milk
  • chili powder
  • tomato paste
  • onion
  • all purpose flour
  • bread crumb
  • green onion
  • mexican cheese
  • butter
  • ground beef
  • pasta shell
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Barbecue Mac and Cheese

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • shell pasta noodle
  • barbecue sauce
  • collard green
  • cheddar cheese
  • havarti cheese
  • beer
  • half
  • american cheese
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Homemade Mac and Cheese

  • elbow macaroni noodle
  • dijon mustard
  • garlic
  • gruyère cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • salt
  • smoked paprika
  • all purpose flour
  • pecorino cheese
  • bread crumb
  • olive oil
  • milk
  • butter
  • black pepper
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Stovetop Mac and Cheese

  • salt
  • milk
  • elbow macaroni
  • cornstarch
  • heavy cream
  • mustard powder
  • cayenne pepper
  • fontina cheese
  • cream cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • muenster cheese
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Chili Mac and Cheese Recipe (30 Minute Dinner)

  • bean
  • ground beef
  • oregano
  • salt
  • rotel
  • tomato sauce
  • cumin
  • onion
  • paprika
  • smoked paprika
  • elbow macaroni
  • all purpose flour
  • garlic
  • chili powder
  • beef broth
  • velveeta
  • avocado
  • onion
  • salt
  • cheese
  • sour cream
  • tortilla chip
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Crockpot Mac and Cheese

  • alfredo sauce
  • evaporated milk
  • egg
  • bread crumb
  • milk
  • onion powder
  • salt
  • parmesan cheese
  • garlic powder
  • white pepper
  • american cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • dijon mustard
  • butter
  • macaroni pasta
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Breakfast Mac and Cheese

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • elbow macaroni
  • panko breadcrumb
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • bell pepper
  • yellow cheddar
  • milk
  • cream cheese
  • butter
  • ham
  • egg
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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

  • evaporated milk
  • elbow macaroni
  • salt
  • parmesan cheese
  • black pepper
  • cheddar cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • mustard
  • water
  • butter
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Pioneer Woman Mac And Cheese

  • egg
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • cheddar cheese
  • parsley
  • mustard
  • milk
  • macaroni
  • butter
  • cayenne pepper
  • paprika
  • thyme
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Lobster Mac and Cheese

  • gruyère cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • elbow macaroni
  • garlic powder
  • mustard powder
  • butter
  • nutmeg
  • salt
  • cheddar cheese
  • milk
  • lobster tail
  • all purpose flour
  • parsley
  • pepper
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Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

  • celery
  • onion
  • panko breadcrumb
  • pepper jack cheese
  • parsley
  • mustard powder
  • milk
  • sour cream
  • black pepper
  • blue cheese
  • hot sauce
  • garlic
  • half
  • cheddar cheese
  • chicken
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • macaroni
  • salt
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Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

  • garlic
  • cauliflower
  • vegan cheese sauce
  • salt
  • panko bread crumb
  • smoked paprika
  • vegan parmesan
  • cayenne pepper
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Cheese Cart Mac and Cheese

  • orecchiette pasta
  • parsley
  • white pepper
  • milk
  • butter
  • parmesan cheese
  • asiago cheese
  • fontina cheese
  • gouda cheese
  • bread crumb
  • all purpose flour
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • salt
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Mac and Cheese Bites

  • bread crumb
  • lobster
  • garlic
  • evaporated milk
  • butter
  • mozzarella cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • jack cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • onion powder
  • creole seasoning
  • cayenne pepper
  • all purpose flour
  • garlic powder
  • egg
  • butter
  • bacon
  • macaroni
  • salt
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Baked Mac and Cheese

  • pepper
  • cottage cheese
  • olive oil
  • spinach
  • milk
  • paprika
  • salt
  • nutmeg
  • cheddar cheese
  • all purpose flour
  • bread crumb
  • wheat elbow macaroni
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Copycat Panera Mac and Cheese

  • evaporated milk
  • heavy cream
  • cheddar cheese
  • white cheddar cheese spread
  • pasta
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • white cheddar cheese powder
  • pepper
  • salt
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Avocado Mac and Cheese

  • all purpose flour
  • lemon juice
  • avocado
  • elbow pasta
  • cilantro
  • cream cheese
  • white cheddar cheese
  • black pepper
  • salt
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Seafood Mac and Cheese

  • white wine
  • white cheddar cheese
  • heavy cream
  • olive oil
  • smoked paprika
  • panko breadcrumb
  • bay seasoning
  • cartilage dungeness crabmeat
  • shrimp
  • salmon
  • white
  • elbow macaroni
  • nutmeg
  • gouda cheese
  • gruyère cheese
  • parsley
  • dill
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • garlic
  • milk
  • butter
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Skillet Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

  • pasta
  • cauliflower
  • garlic salt
  • panko breadcrumb
  • white pepper
  • all purpose flour
  • cache valley dairy cheddar cheese
  • garlic
  • cache valley dairy colby
  • milk
  • butter
  • salt
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Bacon Mac and Cheese

  • cheddar cheese
  • milk
  • onion
  • evaporated milk
  • mozzarella cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • creole seasoning
  • cayenne pepper
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • garlic
  • broth
  • macaroni
  • bacon
  • salt
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One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

  • tomato
  • tomato sauce
  • kidney bean
  • white kidney bean
  • ground beef
  • garlic
  • thyme
  • onion
  • elbow pasta
  • chili powder
  • coriander
  • cheddar cheese
  • oil
  • cayenne pepper
  • parsley
  • oregano
  • cumin
  • chicken broth
  • black pepper
  • salt
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Baked Eggplant Parmesan Mac and Cheese

  • pasta sauce
  • garlic
  • oregano
  • egg
  • pasta shells orecchiette
  • parmesan cheese
  • black pepper
  • italian parsley
  • milk
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • panko crumb
  • mozzarella cheese
  • eggplant
  • salt
  • olive oil
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Chili-Chicken Mac and Cheese

  • pepper
  • salt
  • green onion
  • pico de gallo
  • milk
  • elbow macaroni
  • all purpose flour
  • mexican cheese
  • rotisserie chicken breast
  • chili powder
  • chicken broth
  • butter
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Mac and Cheese with Soubise Recipe | Cook the Book

  • Soubise
  • salt
  • comté
  • fish sauce
  • white wine vinegar
  • onion
  • shallot
  • mustard
  • milk
  • panko bread crumb
  • macaroni
  • parmesan cheese
  • cayenne pepper
  • black pepper
  • smoked paprika
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • sherry
  • butter
  • gratings nutmeg
  • soubise
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Smoked Gouda Mac And Cheese

  • elbow pasta
  • dijon mustard
  • all purpose flour
  • parmesan cheese
  • thyme
  • cayenne pepper
  • black pepper
  • nutmeg
  • panko bread crumb
  • salt
  • smoked gouda cheese
  • cream cheese
  • milk
  • butter
  • bacon
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Lobster Mac and Cheese

  • cheddar cheese
  • lobster meat
  • pasta
  • garlic
  • bread crumb
  • lemon zest
  • all purpose flour
  • cayenne pepper
  • butter
  • fontina cheese
  • milk
  • butter
  • mascarpone cheese
  • salt
  • parsley

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
butter
milk
all purpose flour
cheddar cheese
elbow macaroni
garlic
black pepper
parmesan cheese
cayenne pepper
onion
olive oil
mustard
macaroni
evaporated milk
heavy cream
garlic powder
parsley
dijon mustard
bread crumb
egg
mustard powder
onion powder
panko breadcrumb
cream cheese
nutmeg
panko bread crumb
fontina cheese
gruyère cheese
mozzarella cheese
half
thyme
bacon
cauliflower
pepper
cheese
havarti cheese
smoked paprika
water
oregano
ground beef
paprika
hot sauce
chili powder
american cheese
white pepper
elbow pasta
blue cheese
gouda cheese
chicken stock
cornstarch
macaroni pasta
bell pepper
green onion
sour cream
short pasta
creole seasoning
ritz cracker
panko crumb
kidney bean
tomato
sage
garlic salt
pepper jack cheese
cumin
white cheddar cheese
spinach
pasta
cottage cheese
lobster
jack cheese
nutritional yeast
turmeric
smoked gouda cheese
italian parsley
sourdough bread
cream
cilantro
beef broth
smoked cheddar
white cheese gouda
tomato paste
pasta shell
panko
celery
lemon juice
elbow macaroni noodle
provolone cheese
yellow cheddar
alfredo sauce
cooking spray
mascarpone cheese
mexican cheese
butternut squash
tomato sauce
avocado
ham
chicken
chicken broth
shallot
sharp cheddar cheese

broccoli
almond milk
cashew
tamari
basil
bay leaf
sharp white cheddar
brie cheese
shell
brown mustard
butter nut squash
red capsicum bell pepper
cumin powder
paprika powder
elbow macaroni pasta
brisket
smoked gouda
macaroni elbow
jalapeño
sharp yellow cheddar cheese
pimento
chicken bouillon paste
parsley flake
pumpkin
log goat cheese
corn chip
worcestershire sauce
vegetable oil
mayonnaise
elbow noodle
frank redhot
flamin hot cheeto
canola oil
blue cheese dressing
vegan cheese
pasta water
cajun spice
wagon wheel pasta
andouille sausage
citrate
sharp yellow cheddar
kale
potato chip
stout beer
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kale slaw
sharp irish white cheddar cheese
provolone dolce cheese
prosciutto
acorn squash
chicken breast
cherry tomato
white cheese
hot tap water
shrimp prawn
kroger evaporated milk
shell macaroni noodle
penne pasta
shell pasta noodle
barbecue sauce
collard green
beer
everything bagel
zucchini
brown sugar
brussels sprout
chive
pecorino cheese
muenster cheese
french onion dip
colby jack cheese
bean
rotel
velveeta
tortilla chip
pea
quinoa pasta
lobster tail
vegan cheese sauce
vegan parmesan
orecchiette pasta
asiago cheese
wheat elbow macaroni
white cheddar cheese spread
white cheddar cheese powder
truffle oil
white wine
bay seasoning
cartilage dungeness crabmeat
shrimp
salmon
white
dill
cache valley dairy cheddar cheese
cache valley dairy colby
broth
white kidney bean
coriander
oil
rosemary
cavatappi
pasta sauce
pasta shells orecchiette
eggplant
pico de gallo
rotisserie chicken breast
cavatappi hollow pasta curl
sage derby
comté
fish sauce
white wine vinegar
sherry
gratings nutmeg
soubise
lobster meat
lemon zest

Insights

Correlated with Lower Ratings

  • cauliflower

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • mozzarella cheese
  • cream cheese
  • smoked paprika
  • cayenne pepper

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 80%
  • butter 65%
  • cheddar cheese 52%
  • milk 52%
  • all purpose flour 44%
  • elbow macaroni 32%
  • black pepper 30%

Common Ingredients

  • garlic 27%
  • parmesan cheese 23%
  • cayenne pepper 21%
  • mustard 18%
  • onion 17%
  • garlic powder 16%
  • olive oil 15%

Usual Ingredients

  • heavy cream 14%
  • evaporated milk 13%
  • egg 12%
  • macaroni 12%
  • onion powder 11%
  • bread crumb 10%
  • mozzarella cheese 10%
  • parsley 10%
  • pasta 10%
  • dijon mustard 9%
  • smoked paprika 9%
  • fontina cheese 8%
  • half 8%
  • pepper 8%
  • bacon 8% See More
  • gruyère cheese 8%
  • mustard powder 8%
  • cream cheese 7%
  • panko breadcrumb 7%
  • water 7%
  • cauliflower 6%
  • nutmeg 6%
  • panko bread crumb 6%
  • thyme 6%
  • american cheese 6%
  • hot sauce 6%
  • creole seasoning 5%
  • sour cream 5%
  • cheese 4%
  • cornstarch 4%
  • gouda cheese 4%
  • havarti cheese 4%
  • white cheddar cheese 4%
  • butternut squash 4%
  • chili powder 4%
  • elbow pasta 4%
  • green onion 4%
  • ground beef 4%
  • oregano 4%
  • paprika 4%
  • white pepper 4%