Mac cheese
Since the early days of America, macaroni and cheese has been a popular dish. Early recipes for macaroni and cheese were very simple and usually just consisted of macaroni, cheese, and milk. These early recipes were most likely brought over by English and Irish immigrants.
One of the earliest known recipes for macaroni and cheese was published in 1769 by a woman named Elizabeth Raffald. This recipe called for the macaroni to be boiled in water, then mixed with a sauce made from cream, butter, and grated cheese. The macaroni and cheese was then baked in an oven.
In 1824, a cookbook called The Virginia Housewife was published and contained a recipe for macaroni and cheese that was very similar to the one published by Elizabeth Raffald. This recipe became quite popular and was often served at parties and other special occasions.
Advice
If you're looking for the perfect mac cheese, start with a good quality cheese. A combination of different cheeses will give you a richer, more complex flavor. Also, be sure to use a high quality pasta. For the best results, cook the pasta al dente, so it still has a bit of bite to it. Finally, don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings and sauces – they can add a lot of flavor to mac cheese. With a little bit of effort and creativity, you can make a delicious mac cheese that everyone will love.
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Recipes
Best-Ever Keto Mac & Cheese
- MAC & CHEESE
- butter
- black pepper
- salt
- heavy cream
- hot sauce
- cauliflower
- mozzarella cheese
- olive oil
- cheddar cheese
- cream cheese
- TOPPING
- olive oil
- parmesan cheese
- parsley
- pork rind
Middle Eastern Mac & Cheese With Za’atar Pesto from Ottolenghi Test Kitchen
- Mac & Cheese
- salt
- cavatappi
- cumin seed
- cheddar cheese
- onion
- turmeric
- cups milk
- garlic
- heavy cream
- butter
- greek feta
- Za'atar Pesto
- garlic
- lemon
- cilantro
- pine nut
- za atar
- olive oil
Creamy Stovetop Mac & Cheese
- black pepper
- salt
- heavy cream
- cavatappi
- mustard
- cayenne pepper
- milk
- all purpose flour
- butter
- cheddar cheese
Creamy Tahini "Mac & Cheese" With Tater Tots
- black pepper
- green onion
- lemon juice
- salt
- garlic
- short pasta
- olive oil
- tahini paste
- tater tot
- nutritional yeast
- green bean
Fancy Bacon Mac & Cheese
- black pepper
- salt
- garlic
- onion
- orecchiette
- butter
- parmesan cheese
- gouda
- thyme
- cheddar cheese
- sourdough bread
- milk
- bacon
- all purpose flour
Fancy Bacon Mac & Cheese
- black pepper
- salt
- garlic
- onion
- orecchiette
- butter
- parmesan cheese
- gouda
- thyme
- cheddar cheese
- sourdough bread
- milk
- bacon
- all purpose flour
Jalapeño cheese dog mac & cheese
- black pepper
- salt
- yellow cheddar
- pickled jalapeño
- mustard powder
- cayenne pepper
- jalapeño potato chip
- milk
- all purpose flour
- garlic
- butter
- hot dog
- elbow macaroni
Muffin Tin Mac & Cheese
- parsley
- black pepper
- salt
- egg
- milk
- butter
- olive oil
- garlic powder
- mustard powder
- onion powder
- panko bread crumb
- cheddar cheese
- fontina cheese
- macaroni
- cream cheese
Copycat Panera Mac & Cheese
- salt
- mustard
- heavy cream
- shell
- all purpose flour
- white american cheese
- milk
- sharp white cheddar
- butter
Vegan Mac & Cheese
- FOR PANKO TOPPING
- black pepper
- salt
- panko bread crumb
- olive oil
- thyme
- FOR MAC & CHEESE
- russet potato
- onion
- cashew
- shell
- hot sauce
- refined coconut oil
- white wine vinegar
- cumin
- mustard
- yellow pepper
- sauerkraut
- water
- nutritional yeast
Baked Mac & Cheese
- CHEESE SAUCE
- evaporated milk
- cheddar cheese
- black pepper
- parmesan cheese
- fontal
- velveeta
- pasta water
- PASTA
- salt
- water
- farfalle
- TOPPING
- panko bread crumb
- ritz cracker
- parmesan cheese
- butter
Bacon Mac & Cheese With Buttery Sage Bread Crumbs From Will Coleman
- salt
- parmesan cheese
- sharp white cheddar
- pasta
- panko breadcrumb
- milk
- sage
- all purpose flour
- butter
- pepper bacon
- garlic
Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese
- chive
- black pepper
- salt
- cream cheese
- butter
- garlic powder
- paprika
- evaporated milk
- cheddar cheese
- macaroni
- milk
- parmesan cheese
Crab Mac & Cheese
- parsley
- black pepper
- salt
- shallot
- cheddar cheese
- mozzarella cheese
- garlic
- all purpose flour
- elbow pasta
- lump crab meat
- milk
- butter
Essentials: Ina Garten's Mac & Cheese Recipe
- salt
- vegetable oil
- elbow macaroni
- milk
- white bread crumb
- all purpose flour
- black pepper
- nutmeg
- gruyère cheese
- cheddar cheese
- butter
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- salt 60%
- butter 53%
Common Ingredients
- black pepper 47%
Usual Ingredients
- cheddar cheese 40%
- milk 40%
Rarey Ingredients
- all purpose flour 33%
- garlic 33%