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Allrecipes/Karen Hibbard Generate Key Takeaways
If there were a food to be dubbed America’s sweetheart, one could make an excellent argument for macaroni and cheese . When done well, the dish is luscious, rich, and as comforting as it comes. If you ask me, it’s never a bad idea to have a box stashed in the freezer for whenever the craving strikes or you need dinner in a pinch. That’s why I set off to try nine different frozen mac and cheese brands to see which delivers the most flavor and creaminess that’s sure to satisfy your deepest cravings time and time again. What Makes Great Frozen Mac and Cheese
This is pretty straightforward: delicious pasta and a rich, creamy cheese sauce. Now, properly al dente pasta from a frozen pre-made meal is a bit of a stretch, but they should at least not be stale, hard, or rubbery. The sauce should be silky smooth with no curdling and a sharp, ideally bold Cheddar flavor. How I Tested
In an effort to consume all the options at the same time, as hot and fresh as possible, I consulted the oven temperatures. Since three of them cooked at one temperature and three at another, I placed one group in my oven with three trays side by side on a baking sheet. The remaining three brands were cooked one by one in the microwave. Each mac and cheese was given a good stir before consumption and tasted multiple times. 9. Whole Foods 365 Mac and Cheese
Allrecipes/Karen Hibbard I have always viewed Whole Foods as a lovely place, so I mean no disrespect with the following sentence: Nothing about the 365 brand mac and cheese is an enjoyable experience. From preparation to consumption, it is a pasta nightmare in a metal tin.
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The microwave instructions consist of removing the lid, adding your own sheet of plastic wrap, poking holes in said plastic wrap, and microwaving, stirring partway through. And since the instructions are on the bottom of the tin, it makes it very hard […]
I Tried 9 Frozen Mac and Cheese Brands—You’ll Never Guess Who Won
