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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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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.

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.

Arizona Skillet Dinner
Arizona Skillet Dinner

This recipe is easy to scale down. A filling, tasty yet wholesome one pot meal that's perfect for busy week days.

Broccoli and Macaroni with Lots of Garlic
Broccoli & Macaroni with Lots of Garlic

What an easy recipe! If you are a garlic lover, you will love this scrumptious pasta dish that will have you scooping out a second helping for yourself.

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Confetti Macaroni Bake

Confetti Macaroni Bake recipe

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Pork Chops with Mexi Mac & Cheese

A simple but scrumptious dish that's perfect to make when you don't have a lot of time to prepare dinner.

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Quick Macaroni And Cheese

A quick and delicious macaroni and cheese dish that's scrumptious down to the last bite!

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