#17: Novelty Ring Mac ‘n Cheese
Forget the quirky jewelry pieces you might find on Etsy; we’re diving into Kraft’s creative culinary invention—the Mac ‘n Cheese ring. This wasn’t just a gimmick but a full meal that could be prepared in a mere seven minutes, designed to look like a cake and serve four. Kraft innovated a whole new way to enjoy this classic comfort food, making it a family-sized delight that could be sliced and shared easily.
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The comfort food favorite mac ‘n cheese has surprisingly aristocratic origins, dating back to America’s Founding Fathers. Though Kraft morphed it into a Bundt-cake-style dish in the 1960s, Thomas Jefferson played a pivotal role in its inception. After importing a pasta machine from Europe, his daughter Mary skillfully added parmesan to create what we might consider the first iteration of mac ‘n cheese, setting the stage for its evolution.