macaroni and cheese
Creamy elbow dish
Macaroni and cheese is a dish of cooked pasta in a cheese sauce, typically baked or prepared on the stovetop.
Often shortened to mac and cheese.
It appears as both comfort food and side dish, ranging from boxed mixes to elaborate recipes with multiple cheeses and breadcrumb toppings: The diner's macaroni and cheese was surprisingly good.
Slow-cooked oven dish
- breadcrumbsDried, crushed loaf pieces
- gratinBaked dish, browned crust
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- crustHard outer layer
bubbling · broiled · crispy · browned · au gratin · caramelized · layered · baking dish
Arm's middle joint
- cheddarFirm aged English cheese
- stovetopBurner platform for cooking
- AmericanFrom the U.S.
- homestyleSimply prepared, like family cooking
traditional · butter · flour · milk · roux · béchamel · whisk · saucepan
Longing for the past
- heartyWarm and substantial
- warmthHeat you feel
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
cozy · homecooked · indulgent · wholesome · simple · casual · familiar · childhood
Soft and smooth-textured
- butteryRich like a spread
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- richHaving much of something
- silkySmooth and lustrous
fondue · emulsify · decadent · luxurious · mornay · gooey · stringy · melty
Portable food container
- picky eaterOne who rejects foods
- birthday partyAnnual celebration of birth
- school lunchMidday institutional meal
- snacktimePeriod for light eating
afterschool · kid-friendly · messy · seconds · cartoon characters
Nutty Swiss cheese
- goudaSemi-hard Dutch cheese
- fontinaItalian melting cheese
- trufflePrized subterranean edible
- lobsterLarge marine shellfish
bacon · smoked gouda · white cheddar · aged cheddar · brie · jalapeño · pulled pork · artisanal
casserole
Slow-cooked oven dish
- breadcrumbsDried, crushed loaf pieces
- gratinBaked dish, browned crust
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
crust · bubbling · broiled · crispy · browned · au gratin · caramelized · layered · baking dish · ovenproof
elbow
Arm's middle joint
homestyle · traditional · butter · flour · milk · roux · béchamel · whisk · saucepan · colander
nostalgia
Longing for the past
satisfying · cozy · homecooked · indulgent · wholesome · simple · casual · familiar · childhood · homemade
velvety
Soft and smooth-textured
silky · fondue · emulsify · decadent · luxurious · mornay · gooey · stringy · melty · oozy
lunchbox
Portable food container
- picky eaterOne who rejects foods
- birthday partyAnnual celebration of birth
- school lunchMidday institutional meal
snacktime · afterschool · kid-friendly · messy · seconds · cartoon characters
gruyère
Nutty Swiss cheese
lobster · bacon · smoked gouda · white cheddar · aged cheddar · brie · jalapeño · pulled pork · artisanal · upscale
- dishesmeatloaf, fried chicken, pot pie, chicken pot pie, potpie
- baked pastabaked ziti, lasagna, manicotti, cannelloni, stuffed shells
- noodle dishesspaghetti, lasagna, fettuccine, penne, linguine
- oven disheslasagna, pizza, casserole, roast chicken, baked potato
- school lunchpizza, chicken nuggets, chocolate milk, french fries, tater tots
- buffet itemschafing dishes, carving station, sneeze guard, serving spoons, salad bar
macaroni and cheesegreen salad
Uncooked leafy vegetable dish
steamed vegetables · kale salad · quinoa bowl · fruit salad · acai bowl
macaroni and cheesehaute cuisine
Elevated culinary artistry
fine dining · beef Wellington · coq au vin · tasting menu · foie gras