What is mac and chees?

Mac and cheese, short for macaroni and cheese, is a popular dish made of cooked elbow-shaped macaroni pasta and a cheese sauce. The cheese sauce can be made from a variety of cheeses, but cheddar is the most commonly used. Other ingredients such as butter, milk, salt, and pepper are added to the sauce for flavor. Mac and cheese is a comfort food and is often served as a side dish or a main course. It can be baked with breadcrumbs on top or eaten straight from the stovetop. Boxed mac and cheese, which is pre-made and requires only boiling water, is a popular convenience food.