The Basics
What are the two primary ingredients in classic macaroni and cheese?
Macaroni pasta and cheese.
Which US President is said to have popularized macaroni and cheese after enjoying it on a trip to France?
Thomas Jefferson.
What is the term for macaroni and cheese that is baked with a crispy topping, often made of breadcrumbs?
Baked macaroni and cheese.
What is the approximate shelf life of a box of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese?
About one year.
What is Kevin's cat's name?
Her name is Nathan.
What type of cheese is most commonly used in traditional macaroni and cheese recipes?
Cheddar.
What ancient culture is believed to be one of the earliest to combine pasta and cheese?
Ancient Romans.
What type of cheese, known for its strong flavor, is often used in gourmet macaroni and cheese recipes?
Gruyère or Gorgonzola.
What is the name of the Kraft Macaroni & Cheese mascot?
Cheesasaurus Rex.
Which member of the team was homeschooled?
Matt Hall!
What is the process of creating a smooth cheese sauce called?
Making a roux (or a bechamel, if milk is added early).
What company introduced boxed macaroni and cheese in 1937, during the Great Depression?
Kraft.
What crustacean is often added to macaroni and cheese for a luxurious seafood version?
Lobster.
What is the primary coloring agent used to give boxed macaroni and cheese its signature orange color?
Annatto.
Dee has a phobia of?
Arachnophobia is the phobia of spiders.
Which shape of pasta is most iconic for macaroni and cheese?
Elbow macaroni.
In what century did the first documented macaroni and cheese recipe appear in a cookbook?
18th century.
What vegetable is often added to macaroni and cheese to make it a “healthier” meal?
Broccoli or Cauliflower.
What is the weight of a standard box of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese in ounces?
7.25 ounces.
Who is Sam's favorite band?
Van Halen.
What common ingredient is used to thicken the cheese sauce?
Flour.
What is the name of the medieval baked pasta and cheese dish that is considered an ancestor of modern macaroni and cheese?
Macrows.
What is the term for a macaroni and cheese dish that includes multiple types of cheese?
Four-cheese mac and cheese (or similar, depending on the number of cheeses).
How many boxes of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese are estimated to be sold each year?
Over a million boxes per day, so hundreds of millions per year.
Mariah is currently in grad school. What is she studying?
Sports Communications.