Kroger Macaroni & Cheese (Original)

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The taste of these are less sharp, which may satisfy food fans who have limited their cheddar in-takes. Nevertheless, the smooth delicious taste will make this a neat affordable alternative for foodies not wanting to break the bank.

👤 Kris Caballero 📅 Jan 28, 2018 🗨 0 comments 📂 Food Reviews

Kroger Macaroni and Cheese box (left side)

When someone says "comfort food," my face lights up with unrequited contentment. No kidding, since comfort food fills you up real good and doesn't take too much to prepare (it depends but this is speaking in general). Come another wonderful product from Kroger with this simple Macaroni and Cheese!

While there is an option to prepare this with a microwave, I prefer the stove top as the final product results in better quality (that's just me). Cooking this is a no-brainer, much like cooking a packet of Maruchan ramen noodles. Since this is pasta, you're looking for a bit of resistance, al denté, before adding in the margarine and the dry sauce mix. Because this is the original flavor, this is one of those you can pizazz up, adding your own personal ingredients to make it "gourmet." Having said that, I can see restaurants buying this in bulk, cooking and adding their own spin, then serve to customers at a high price. Business is business, isn't it?

The taste is exactly what you'd expect: delicious, tender and the ooze of the cheese makes this satisfying to the tongue. (Yes, it's spelled "tongue," NOT "tounge." LEARN TO SPELL RIGHT, PEOPLE.) For me personally, I add droplets of Sriracha hot chili sauce, often times top it with shredded parmesan cheese, or sometimes add cooked ground beef to give it that "cheeseburger" taste. Heck, you can use this to make mac and cheese burgers or mac and cheese cupcakes (yes, they make those)!

This is simply mac and cheese; There isn't much more that needs to be said that hasn't been mentioned. It's a dish that satisfies anyone at any age. Nowadays, since dishes are more creatively built to increase its value and deliciousness, this very box can serve as a perfect ingredient to build your excellent culinary masterpiece. With this box being sold for less than $1, I don't see why you can't have several of these in your pantry.

Excellent product, Kroger!

TASTE5/5

PACKAGING5/5

PREPARATION5/5

COST5/5

PLUSES

The not-too-sharp taste of this mac and cheese will surely challenge the popular, mainstream brands out there. Price is also very reasonable.

MINUSES

None.

100% (A+)

Fan Rating

PROFILE
Brand	Kroger
Item	Macaroni & Cheese - Original
Description	Macaroni Dinner With Real Cheese Ideal For: • Quick, hot lunches • After school snacks • Meals away from home • Quick meals for one
Bar Code Number	0 11110 85151 2
Net Weight	7.25 OZ (205 g)
Distributed by	The Kroger Co. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Product Number	C24 (????)
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size	2.5 oz (70g/about ½ cup pasta and 1 ½ tablespoons dry cheese mix) Makes about 1 cup prepared
Servings Per Container	About 3
Calories	As Packaged - 240 As Prepared - 380
Calories From Fat	As Packaged - 10 As Prepared - 150
Total Fat	As Packaged: 1g* - 2% As Prepared: 1g* - 26%
Saturated Fat	As Packaged: 0.5g - 3% As Prepared: 0.5g - 16%
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	As Packaged: less than 5mg - 1% As Prepared: less than 5mg - 1%
Sodium	As Packaged: 570mg - 24% As Prepared: 570mg - 31%
Total Carbohydrate	As Packaged: 50g - 17% As Prepared: 50g - 17%
Dietary Fiber	As Packaged: 2g - 7% As Prepared: 2g - 7%
Sugars	5g
Protein	8g
Vitamin A	As Packaged: 0% As Prepared: 15%
Vitamin C	As Packaged: 0% As Prepared: 0%
Calcium	As Packaged: 4% As Prepared: 8%
Iron	As Packaged: 10% As Prepared: 10%
*	Amount in Mix
Ingredients	Enriched Macaroni (Durum Wheat Flour and Enriched Wheat Flour with Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Dairy Product Solids, Maltodextrin, Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Salt, Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt Enzymes), Modified Corn Starch, Whey, Citric Acid, Disodium Phosphate, Blue Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzyme), Yellow 5 and Yellow 6, Lactic Acid, Reduced Lactose Whey. Contains: Wheat and Milk.
Stove Top Instructions:	Stir macaroni into 6 cups boiling water (addition of 1 tsp salt is optional). Boil rapidly 7-10 or until macaroni is tender. Drain. Add ¼ cup margarine (or butter), ¼ cup 2% milk and contents of sauce packet. Mix well.
Microwave Instructions:	Pour pasta into 1 ½ quart microwaveable bowl. Add 1 ¾ cups hot water. Microwave uncovered on HIGH for 8-10 minutes or until water is absorbed, stirring every 3 minutes. Add ¼ cup 2% milk, ¼ cup margarine or butter and cheese sauce mix; mix well.
Other	Just Add Margarine (Butter) and Milk QUALITY GUARANTEED If you are not completely satisfied with this product, return it for a refund or replacement. Comments or Questions? 800-632-6900 www.kroger.com Refrigerate any leftovers.

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