macaroni and cheese
Definition
- Noun:
- A dish consisting of cooked macaroni pasta combined with a cheese-based sauce.
Usage
- Macaroni and cheese is typically used as a singular, uncountable noun referring to the prepared dish.
- It is a common comfort food and side dish, especially in North America.
- It can be homemade or commercially prepared (e.g., boxed, frozen).
Examples
- Noun:
- For dinner, we're having baked macaroni and cheese with a breadcrumb topping.
- The cafeteria serves macaroni and cheese every Friday.
- This is the best macaroni and cheese I've ever tasted.
Advanced Usage
- The dish is sometimes informally abbreviated or referred to as "mac and cheese".
- It can be modified to describe specific styles: , , .
Variants and Related Words
- Mac and cheese (n): A common, informal shortening of "macaroni and cheese".
- Cheese sauce (n): The creamy sauce made with cheese, milk, and butter that is a key component of the dish.
Synonyms
- Cheese pasta: A more general term that could describe similar dishes.
- Pasta al formaggio: The Italian term, though it may refer to different preparations.
Related Phrases
- Comfort food: A category of food that provides nostalgia or sentimental value, often high in calories or carbohydrates. Macaroni and cheese is a classic example.
- Side dish: A food item that accompanies the main course. Macaroni and cheese often serves this role.
Noun
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macaroni prepared in a cheese sauce
