 macaroni and cheeseâalso called "mac and cheese" or "cheese macaroni" in american english and canadian english; "macaroni pie" in caribbean english; and "macaroni cheese" in the united kingdom, australia,bbc, recipes, macaroni cheese and new zealandâis a dish consisting of cooked macaroni pasta and cheese, most commonly cheddar cheese, though it can also incorporate other ingredients, such as bread crumbs, meat and vegetables. traditional macaroni and cheese is a casserole baked in the oven; however, it may be prepared in a sauce pan on top of the stove or using a packaged mix. it is considered an american comfort food. ==history== pasta and cheese casseroles have been recorded in cookbooks as early as the 14th century's liber de coquina, one of the oldest medieval cookbooks. it is an italian dish of parmesan and pasta and was brought to england in the 14th century. a cheese and pasta casserole known as makerouns was recorded in the famous medieval english cookbook, the ''
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