Boxed Mac and Cheese Reviews

Boxed Mac & Cheese Reviews

Not all boxed mac and cheese is created equal. We taste-test popular brands and rate them on flavor, creaminess, cheese quality, and nostalgia factor.

Kraft Mac and Cheese

Kraft Mac & Cheese

Creaminess ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
Flavor ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
Cheese Powder ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
Nostalgia ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The classic boxed mac. Smooth, creamy, and iconic. The cheese powder dissolves perfectly and delivers the nostalgic flavor most people associate with mac and cheese.

Annie's Mac and Cheese

Annie's Cheddar Mac

Creaminess ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
Flavor ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
Cheese Powder ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
Nostalgia ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

A more natural tasting mac with organic ingredients. The flavor is slightly sharper and less processed than classic boxed varieties.

Velveeta Shells and Cheese

Velveeta Shells & Cheese

Creaminess ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Flavor ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
Cheese Sauce ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Nostalgia ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

The creamiest boxed mac thanks to the liquid cheese packet. The shell pasta holds the sauce beautifully.

Great Value Mac and Cheese

Great Value Mac & Cheese

Creaminess ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
Flavor ⭐⭐☆☆☆
Cheese Powder ⭐⭐☆☆☆
Value ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Budget-friendly mac that gets the job done. Not as rich or creamy as premium brands, but extremely affordable.