National Mac and Cheese Day

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National Mac and Cheese Day in on July 14th in the United States.

Mac and cheese, often abbreviated to mac ‘n’ cheese, is also known as macaroni and cheese and macaroni cheese and is a pasta-based dish that did appear in a number of variants before its modern form appeared. Mac and cheese is traditionally made from cooked macaroni pasta in a cheese sauce. The cheese most commonly used is cheddar and other ingredients may be added such as breadcrumbs, meat and vegetables.

Traditionally, the dish is cooked in the oven like a casserole, but it can also be prepared in a pan, either from discrete ingredients or from pre-packaged or canned mixes. In the U.S., it is considered to be a comfort food.