Food History| Where did our Beloved Mac and Cheese Come from?

Happy Independence Day! Mac and Cheese had to start somewhere and there is no better place than our 3rd President Thomas Jefferson. And, did you ever wonder about the Yankee Doodle song? I have all the stories and one fabulous dish!! Come on into the kitchen! Here is your recipe! YesterKitchen merchandise is here!!! Shot glasses, flasks, aprons... the things you need to have! https://www.customizedgirl.com/s/Yest... 2 Cups Uncooked Macaroni 1 Cup Shredded Cheese (White, Yellow or a combination of both) 1 Stick Butter, Melted Set oven to 350. Boil macaroni in plenty of salted water until barely tender, about 7-8 minutes. Drain. Mix with the cheese and butter and place in a greased baking dish. Bake about 15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly. Cheese Note: Jefferson discovered this dish in Italy. In Italy cheese is mainly white. In America at the time, cheese was mainly yellow. Jefferson directed "white or yellow cheese" so take your pick. I opted for a combination of both using C