Original: Macaroni and cheese , also known as '' mac and cheese '' , '' macaroni cheese '' in British English , or '' macaroni pie '' in Caribbean English , is a casserole consisting of cooked macaroni with a cheese sauce .
Simplified: Macaroni and cheese , also known as mac and cheese , macaroni cheese , or macaroni pie , is a dish that consists of noodles and a cheese sauce .