macaroni and cheese

American

[mak-uh-roh-nee uhnd cheez] / ˌmæk əˈroʊ ni ənd ˈtʃiz /

noun

a dish of pasta and cheese sauce, traditionally using macaroni and cheddar, baked in a casserole or sometimes cooked on a stovetop.

Etymology

Origin of macaroni and cheese

First recorded in 1845–50

Example Sentences

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His son regularly asks the family to send him macaroni and cheese, spam and hot sauce, Tomlin said.

From The Wall Street Journal

If you had to name a few typical foods for children, my guess is that you’d list chicken nuggets, pizza, French fries and maybe macaroni and cheese.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ms. Moyer-Nocchi’s finest work comes in two chapters probing the special relationship Americans have with macaroni and cheese.

From The Wall Street Journal

Harlow eats her macaroni and cheese and even asks for more carrot sticks—impressive for a six-year-old—before escaping to her princess-themed room.

From Literature

We went with a ribeye, paired with macaroni and cheese, Brussels sprouts, and another standout: creamy mashed potatoes.

From Salon

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