Macaroni and cheese (also called mac and cheese in Canada and the United States and macaroni cheese in the United Kingdom) is a dish of cooked macaroni pasta and a cheese sauce, most commonly cheddar sauce. Its origins trace back to cheese and pasta casseroles dating to the 14th century in Italy and medieval England.

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But for such a large chain, it's definitely not weird. According to a Panera manager from New Jersey, the chain's macaroni and cheese does come frozen when it arrives at store locations. Each day, the staff "re-thermalizes" bags when a serving is ordered.

Panera Bread Mac & Cheese - 16oz.

During the end of the Great Depression, macaroni and cheese became a popular food item due to its low cost. It was billed as “the housewife's best friend, a nourishing one pot meal” and sold 8 million boxes when it was released by Kraft Foods in 1937. The popularity of the food then exploded once again in World War II.

The earliest recorded mac and cheese recipe dates all the way back to 1769 and most likely comes from Northern Europe. In America, we've been enjoying this staple thanks to Thomas Jefferson. After a trip to France, Jefferson just couldn't part with all of the amazing pasta dishes in which he indulged.

Blount Fine Foods, a manufacturer of hand-crafted artisan soups and gourmet sides, sauces and entrées, announced the launch of 10- and 16-ounce cups of heat 'n go Mac & Cheese under the Panera Bread brand.

Are mac and cheese healthy, yes or no? Unfortunately, traditional mac and cheese tends to be unhealthy because it contains high amounts of saturated fats and sodium from butter, cheese, and milk. Additionally, it is calorie-dense and not ideal for those trying to lose weight.

Panera Bread defended their product to The Washington Post and said the mac and cheese is, "made offsite with our proprietary recipe developed by our chefs." "It is shipped frozen to our bakery cafes - this allows us to avoid using preservatives which do not meet our clean standards," the company said.

45 Macaroni And Cheese Recipes That Are SO Much Better Than The Boxed Stuff

• Italian Mac & Cheese. Ethan Calabrese.
• Slow-Cooker Mac & Cheese. Kat Wirsing.
• Chili Mac & Cheese. Parker Feierbach.
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• Best-Ever Buffalo Mac & Cheese.
• Cauliflower Mac and Cheese.
• Caprese Mac.
• Instant Pot Mac & Cheese.

Shell pasta in a blend of creamy cheese sauce and tangy white cheddar, simmered with seasoned broccoli and carrots. Serves 4.

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