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Macaroni and cheese
Pasta dish / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 and a cheese sauce, most commonly cheddar sauce.[3][4]
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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 |
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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.[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.[5][6]