Jan 16, 2012
In the United States, few foods inspire feelings of comfort and joy the way macaroni and cheese does. For at least a few hundred years, this dish has been the go-to comfort foods for millions of Americans who find pasta and cheese irresistible together. There are about as many ways to make macaroni and cheese as there are ways to count sheep. Some people enjoy it as simply as it can be made: cooked pasta, and melted cheese. Others need a more fancy recipe to satisfy them. It might feature eggs, heavy cream, butter, and panko crumbs or seasoned rustic bread crumb topping. Some people include sour cream, but others do not. So while most people agree that macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, we don’t all agree on the best form of this tasty delight.
The really excellent thing about macaroni and cheese is that once you make a batch — especially if it’s really good and most of the people in the household like the same kind — you won’t have to worry about leftovers lingering for days in the fridge. It will be gone faster than you can grate your cheddar! So today, in honor of macaroni and cheese, here is an infographic that features 10 facts about this traditional favorite food that you quite possibly never knew:
