macaroni and cheese

[ mak-uh-roh-nee uhnd cheez ]

noun

1. a dish of pasta and cheese sauce, traditionally using macaroni and cheddar, baked in a casserole or sometimes cooked on a stovetop.

Word History and Origins

Origin of macaroni and cheese¹

First recorded in 1845–50

Example Sentences

In what appears to be a direct challenge to Kraft Heinz's dominance in the market, Stouffer's, owned by Nestlé, is launching Supreme Shells & Cheese, its first venture into the non-refrigerated macaroni and cheese category.

From Salon

She steams broccoli and makes us a package of organic macaroni and cheese.

From Literature

Better Goods items will include oat-milk frozen desserts, plant-based macaroni and cheese, and frozen appetizers like chicken curry empanadas and Brie Phyllo Blossoms.

From New York Times

A simple trip to the supermarket shows just how much the macaroni and cheese aisle has expanded in recent years, with a kaleidoscopic array of products touting the nutritional benefits of their contents.

From Salon

Birds love them, and for humankind, a layer of golden-toasty breadcrumbs atop hot, gooey macaroni and cheese is hard to beat.

From Seattle Times