It’s National Mac And Cheese Day!
To celebrate America’s most beloved comfort food, I thought I’d share some fun facts and recipes.
Facts:
- This family favorite dish actually dates back to the 14th century. The first recorded recipes were found in the Italian cookbook, Liber De Coquina. “Makerouns,” as they were called in medieval English was a cheese and pasta casserole. It was made with hand but pasta, which was sandwiched between a mix of cheese and melted butter.
- Thomas Jefferson was a big fan. Yup, America’s 3rd pres and the principal author of The Declaration of Independence had a pasta machine pasta and ordered pasta from Europe. According to Smithsonian Magazine, Jefferson is credited for helping to make mac and cheese popular in the US. But it was his enslaved chef, James Hemmings who learned to make the dish.
Recipes:
Let’s get fancy and use fettucine and asiago!
This decadent recipe is like a grown-up mac and cheese – the same rich cheesiness, but with a little more sophistication 🙌 😍 https://t.co/pOSSvXVlgd pic.twitter.com/25FFI0FmFA
— Giadzy (@Giadzy) July 14, 2021
Had to share Trisha Yearwood’s famous mac and cheese delight!
Holy baked buff m & c!
Margaret Button: Did you love TikTok's baked feta pasta recipe? Then, try this one for baked buffalo mac and cheese https://t.co/DG4OmfL447 pic.twitter.com/hLS4V4NREN
— Bennington Banner (@banner_news) July 14, 2021
Check out these awesome recipes including a “Gooey Cheesey” Mac and Cheese with Taleggio cheese, fontina, Gouda and cheddar!
What's not to love about mac and cheese? 🧀 https://t.co/paOud5u1Nz
— Daily Meal (@thedailymeal) July 7, 2021
A quick and easy dinner recipe, this Broccoli Chicken Mac and Cheese is made with pasta, Velveeta cheese sauce, broccoli and chicken! Perfect for using leftover chicken or store rotisserie chicken! https://t.co/gLfP9CI0Fl pic.twitter.com/SRa4jRhOdn
— Big Bear's Wife - Angie (@bigbearswife) July 10, 2021
