Macaroni and cheese

Macaroni and cheese (often in the short form Mac and cheese ) is a common, especially in North America and Britain pasta dish. For this Maccheroni be mixed with a cheese sauce and usually with grated cheese in the oven. For the exact composition of the court, the sauce and the cheese to be used, there are many recipes and variations.

The court is an integral part of everyday American cuisine and is one of many dinners as standard. It is popular as a side dish for a barbecue. As a ready meal it was in 1937 (now in the U.S. under the name of force Macaroni & Cheese ) brought by Kraft Foods under the name Kraft Dinner on the market and is still one of the most popular convenience foods.

A widespread legend, Thomas Jefferson is said to have invented the dish, but this is incorrect.

In Switzerland there with Älplermagronen a similar dish.