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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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Three Cheese Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Three Cheese Broccoli Mac & Cheese

Who doesn't like mac and cheese? Three kinds of cheese make it absolutely cheesy and delicious. Packed with veggies including broccoli, carrots and bell pepper enveloped in cheese sauce so even the pickiest eater will eat their vegetables!

Skillet Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli and Mushrooms
Skillet Macaroni & Cheese with Broccoli & Mushrooms

Cheesy and creamy mac 'n cheese with the added texture and flavor of mushrooms and broccoli, all in one skillet for easy cleanup. Using a skillet keeps it quicker than a slow baked version as well.

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.

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.

Chicken Mac Casserole
Chicken Mac Casserole

Chicken mac and cheese casserole. Crusty, cheese topped, satisfying bubbly perfection.

Kielbasa-Mustard Macaroni and Cheese
Kielbasa-Mustard Macaroni & Cheese

Give your mac and cheese a new taste by adding kielbasa and mustard. The cheddar and mozzarella cheeses make this mac and cheese taste ultimately delicious and cheesy with plenty of cheesy sauce to go around.

Three Cheese Baked Macaroni
Three Cheese Baked Macaroni

This cheesy and delicious baked macaroni is packed with yumminess. Three cheeses together deliver the ultimate flavor. Make it ahead, reheat it for a quick and yummy dinner.

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!

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.

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.

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Aelplermagronen (The Alpine Farmer's Macaroni Applesauce)

A scrumptious dish made with potatoes, gruyere cheese and juicy apples.

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

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

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...

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Chili Macaroni

This is by far the best chili mac recipe I have tried in a long time. I made some minor substitutions: 1-10oz can of Rotel/w chiles, made up the balance with 4oz of flat beer, 1 finely diced clove of garlic for the ingredients. Turned out Great! Thanks. 52jimh

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