NATIONAL MAC AND CHEESE DAY
Fast Facts
- WHEN
- Celebrated each year on July 14th
- VIBE
- Comfort food since childhood
- WHY
- Because cheese is involved
- WHO
- Celebrated by...everyone
NATIONAL MAC AND CHEESE DAY
National Mac and Cheese Day earns a place of honor on July 14 as one of the classic comfort foods at America's dinner table.
#NationalMacAndCheeseDay
Made with macaroni noodles, cream or milk, and the golden goodness of cheese, mac and cheese shines as a side dish while also easily standing on its own as a main course. This meal reminds many of us of home while also teaching us the basics of the kitchen. What other recipe allows us to create so flamboyantly, often with so little prior cooking knowledge?
From classic mac and cheese made with cheddar or American cheeses to a spicy "cowboy mac" loaded with bacon and jalapeños, there is a combination for everyone. You can mix up the cheeses or load up on your favorite seasonings. It is also easy to get a perfectly toasty crust by setting the oven to broil for a couple of minutes at the end of the cooking time.
Gratefulness is the key to happiness, but grate-ness is the key to a perfect mac and cheese." — Unknown
Mac and cheese offers a multitude of ways to be enjoyed. As a soup, it warms us up after a long day. You can stuff it inside a meatloaf or a burger for a hearty meal designed for a busy family. Alternatively, roll up bite-sized portions in breadcrumbs and deep-fry them for mouthwatering appetizers, or place your favorite mac and cheese between two slices of crusty bread and drop it into a panini press for the ultimate grilled sandwich. Whether you like it mild or spicy, mac and cheese has you covered.
Besides being simple to make, mac and cheese allows us to experiment with the flavors we enjoy most. We build our foundational kitchen skills with mac and cheese, and it always makes us look good—something a can opener can't always promise! On July 14th, celebrate mac and cheese not only because it's delicious, but because it taught us that we can cook, too.
SERVE UP A CELEBRATION ON NATIONAL MAC AND CHEESE DAY
-
Host a Mac and Cheese Throwdown:
Invite friends and family over for a friendly cooking competition. Have everyone bring their signature version of their mac and cheese dish and vote on categories like "Most Creative," "Cheesiest," and "Best Overall."
-
Upgrade Your Toppings:
Level up your texture game by topping your baked mac with crushed potato chips, crispy fried onions, crumbled bacon, or a drizzle of hot honey right before serving.
-
Go Gourmet with the Cheese:
Experiment with unique flavor profiles beyond the classic cheddar. Instead, try incorporating smoked gouda, gruyère, fontina, or even a kick of pepper jack to completely transform the dish.
-
Make it a Full Meal:
Mix in hearty proteins and veggies to turn a side dish into the star of the table. Stir in pulled pork, grilled chicken, broccoli florets, or roasted tomatoes.
-
Share Your Masterpiece:
Share your recipe and snap a photo of your ultimate cheesy comfort food and share it on social media using the hashtag #NationalMacAndCheeseDay.
NATIONAL MAC AND CHEESE DAY HISTORY
We were unable to identify the creator of National Mac and Cheese Day.
