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Nutritional Values
650kcal
25gProtein
70gCarbs
32gFat
4gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Macaroni and Cheese
How to order / say it
Say it
Macaroni and Cheese — [Mak-uh-roh-nee and Cheez]
Order
I'd like the macaroni and cheese, please.
Say locally
Pasta in a creamy cheese sauce, often baked with breadcrumbs.
Why try it?
A universal comfort dish, embodying Las Vegas’s blend of accessibility and decadence. It’s a favorite in both upscale dining and casual eateries.
How it tastes
Creamy and rich with a smooth, cheesy sauce. The tender pasta pairs perfectly with the baked, crispy breadcrumb topping.
Origin & History — first documented: 1950
While baked pasta in cheese sauce has a long history, its presence in Las Vegas boomed post-1950s, as comfort food became more mainstream.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 300 g macaroni pasta
- 🥛 200 g cheddar cheese
- 🥛 300 ml milk
- 🥛 50 g butter
- 🌾 50 g breadcrumbs
Method
- 1 Cook macaroni until al dente, then drain.
- 2 Melt butter in a saucepan, add milk and cheese to create a sauce.
- 3 Combine pasta with cheese sauce.
- 4 Transfer to a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake until golden.
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