Macaroni & Cheese Day Yields 10 In-County Places to ‘Shellebrate’ with Cheesy Gusto

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July 14 — today — is National Macaroni and Cheese Day.

The origins of macaroni and cheese have been blurred by the passage of time. Kraft Foods and Thomas Jefferson are thought to have had a hand in popularizing the dish. But historical records show references to it as far back as the 14th Century.

Regardless, today’s holiday (July 14) celebrating it, which appeared sometime around 2014, is an opportune time to dig into a bowl.

And fortunately, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has a list of the 10 best places to find one:

  • Sophie’s BBQ, Ardmore, where the baked version is topped with white, Gruyere, and sharp cheeses
  • The Bucktown Grille, a western Montco food truck that can be found at various borough events and its home base on Pottstown Pike
  • The Capital Grill, King of Prussia; the side becomes an entrée with the lux addition of lobster
  • Founding Farmers, King of Prussia, whose pasta is handmade, doused with seven varieties of cheese, and topped with toasted breadcrumbs
  • Southern Cross Kitchen, Conshohocken; its smoked version has an interesting flavor profile that pairs well with pork
  • Drake Tavern, Jenkintown, where a dash of truffle oil elevates the experience
  • Lee’s Hoagie House, Blue Bell, where the treat becomes hand-edible after a quick dunk in a deep fryer
  • The Melt Shop, King of Prussia; its version — Nashville Hot Mac — benefits from the addition of zesty chicken
  • Fitzwater Station, Mont Clare, which tops its creamy concoction with smoked brisket or pork
  • The last recommendation is a countywide nod to the mac and cheese at Wawa and Sheetz. As well, the area’s numerous Panera Bread shops will make a sandwich out of the side, leading to a carbohydrate free-for-all.

More details on the Montgomery County culinary options for digging into macaroni and cheese day are online.

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