macaroni and cheese

American  

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

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of macaroni and cheese

First recorded in 1845–50

Example Sentences

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 • Feb. 20, 2026

I would bet an entire wishbone they’re slinging pans of macaroni and cheese that will bring the house down.

From Salon • Nov. 25, 2025

There is value in creating a more focused business in sauces and condiments, but I’m confused as to why they added other categories such as macaroni and cheese.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

Restaurants serve Southern-style food such as mashed potatoes, hash brown casserole and macaroni and cheese.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025

“I’d love to have some macaroni and cheese, collard greens, and baked turkey wings, please.”

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles