Must be a million ways to make it.

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It’s perhaps the king of comfort foods, the dominant dish of America, and a favorite of all ages all over the country: Macaroni and cheese. Golden and gooey, baked and hearty, this sideline staple or main dish can be served up any number of ways, and on July 14, you’ll have the opportunity to try as many of these as you can on National Mac and Cheese Day, also known as National Macaroni and Cheese Day. Kraft may be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of mac and cheese, for good reason. The company has been dishing out delight in the form of a box since 1937, but the origins of the creamy casserole can be traced back hundreds of years to Italy, where pasta and parmesan have been a staple meal for centuries. In America, some credit Thomas Jefferson for bringing the recipe back to America after spending time in Italy, but this idea has been disputed. There’s no way to know whether it’s all bologna.

 

 

[SylvanLakeWH 28,327]

[clueless 3,226]

Been making M&C for at least 55 years per both side of the family and in-laws handed down recipes. These are all southern folks, and while they are all a bit different, they are all BAKED in the oven. My favorite non traditional M&C is M&C with crab meat baked, although when they are in season crawfish tails are a close runner up.

Thanks Richard, for the post today, I just started thawing out a pound if tails, going to be some good stuff for dinner tonight, half the tails in the M&C and the other half in some cornbread.

[Wayne0 1,167]

Lobster and hot pepper flakes for me!

[Handy Don 13,980]

Never really warmed to M&C myself, though the rest of my family are all fans!

When my grands are visiting they ask for Annie’s for lunch every day!

[wallfish 18,070]

There's a place up in Manchester NH called Mr Macs. They built an entire restaurant based on mac & cheese. ALL kinds of different things. I've had the Philly cheese steak and the Pulled pork dishes

You can build your own too. They also ship nationwide so i recommend giving them a try.

 

https://mr-macs.com/menus/create-your-own/

[Ed Kennell 41,800]

Stewed tomatoes and fried fish are a must with my baked M&C.

[8ntruck 7,782]

Interesting.  Mrs 8n and I were at a loss for what we wanted for dinner today.  I've just slid a batch of mac & cheese in the oven.  This one has a mix 1/2 & 1/2 smoked gouda and sharp cheddar.  Got broccoli ready to be nuked and some zucchini  and summer squash to be sautéed to round things out.

 

Didn't  realize it was National Mac & Cheese Day.