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Mac and cheese dates back farther than most people think — early versions of pasta baked with cheese appeared in English cookbooks as early as 1769, long before it became the comfort food classic we know today.

The first commercial mac and cheese mix became popular in the mid 20th century when packaged stovetop versions made creamy, cheesy meals quicker than ever — helping turn mac & cheese into a weeknight staple.

The largest bowl of mac and cheese ever cooked weighed a massive 4,742 pounds — over two tons of ooey gooey goodness created in 2022. It was big enough to require industrial equipment just to stir and serve.

Aerosol cheese isn’t technically an aerosol at all — the propellant never touches the cheese. A hidden piston inside the can pushes the cheese out, which is why spray cheese works upside down, sideways, and in swirly peaks.

Processed cheese was first created in 1916, when a cheesemaker patented a method for extending cheese’s shelf life — a breakthrough that eventually led to smooth, meltable cheese blocks perfect for creamy recipes and gooey sauces.

Spray style cheese was introduced in the 1960s as a brand new convenience food, marketed for its ability to create instant cheesy swirls at parties — a quirky symbol of futuristic food trends of the decade.