Beecher's Cacio E Pepe
July 18 2024
- I don't care if this isn't technically macaroni! Get out of here! It's cheesy pasta!
- "Let set up to 5 minutes before serving" yeah we'll see about that.
- The plastic came off much easier for this one, glad that Beecher's is reading my reviews and making changes.
- Black pepper and cheese... can you go wrong? Yes. But this doesn't.
- I do understand why they say to wait 5 minutes, it's very molten inside those noodles. But I'm strong.
- Super rich. Creamy. Good noodle texture. They just know what they're doing!
VERDICT: I'm not sure if it's fair to rate this on a macaroni scale. 8/10
Beecher's "World's Best" Mac & Cheese (Microwaveable Version)
May 17 2024
- I work in a food production plant so I notice things like packaging. And this bad boy? WORST quality plastic film I've ever encountered.
- Plastic came off in horrible strips which clung to my skin. Bad!
- There are directions to heat it in the oven, but this is a single portion and that takes 30 minutes. No thanks, I only ate a muffin and blueberries today, I need food now.
- OK, it's still tasty. It lacks the textural variety the baked cheese provides but damn that's still good.
VERDICT: Loses half a point for poor packaging, and half a point for being not as good as oven baked (do NOT come at me for not just following oven instructions). But let's be real, it's Beecher's Freaking Mac & Cheese. 9/10
Annie's Organic Shells & White Cheddar
April 14 2024
- another phone review! typos and all
- I'm following the recommendations on the side of the box to a T. except I'm using salted butter and 2% milk
- also adding peas
- I've had their fruit snacks before and found them to be quite fruit snackable, top tier
- this is being eaten at 10pm after I forgot to eat dinner because I was gaming. the real ones know
- yeah I think this is pretty nice! ESPECIALLY with the peas but I will do my best to not let it bias me
- I like the small shape of the noodles, the sauce ended up a smooth creamy texture
- I like the noodle texture too, honestly
- mmmm buttery
VERDICT: I forgot to add one on the original review but from memory I'll give it an 8/10
Lean Cuisine "Protein Kick" Vermont White Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Feburary 29 2024
- Happy Leap Day!
- Interesting bit of lore on the box: "KNOW YOUR PORTION | 1 PORTION = 1 TRAY"
- Hmmm. Grainy.
- It has flavor. Like, actual cheese flavor. The noodles are kind of flimsy.
- BIG step up from the last Lean Cuisine mac. I kind of enjoy some bites, even!
VERDICT: Flavor alright, texture meh. 5/10
Bob Evans "Tasteful Sides" Macaroni & Cheese
Feburary 25 2024
- I'm going to eat this for lunch tomorrow too so I hope it's good.
- It was found in the MEAT section, signifying that this mac'n cheese isn't messing around. MASC and cheese.
- I am ill so i can't smell much.
- Reminds me of KFC mac and cheese. Very creamy, but mild. Going to add cracked pepper.
- Pretty inoffensive. I don't know for sure if my illness is dampening my sense of taste. Texture is excellent.
VERDICT: It's a step up from several other frozen options out there but I wish it tasted more like cheese. 6/10
Kraft Mac & Cheese
Feburary 14 2024
- Normally I eat this all jazzed up, but I decided to do a tasting of this using box directions: Just add butter and milk.
- Nothing spectacular, but very solid.
- Sauce is creamy, but more liquidy than thick and cheesy.
- Flavor isn't too complex but it's nostalgic and satisfying for what it is.
- Yum, butter!
VERDICT: It's a classic and a perfect base to amplify into something great. 7/10
Cheetos Mac 'N Cheese (Cup Form)
November 16 2023
- Why is this not called "Mac 'N Cheetos"?
- Usually when I make microwaveable cups, the water boils over and creates a slimy puddle. This one passed the test!
- The color of the cheese powder is ILLEGALLY bright, and it sure does smell like Cheetos. "Bold & Cheesy", the cup reads, and I believe it.
- Well I don't hate it! I'm a bit surprised by that. Certainly a uniquely Cheeto flavor. I like the twirly noodles.
- Baby you KNOW there's MSG in here, that's the Cheetos way! Unfortunately not a lot of depth of flavor otherwise.
VERDICT: Not going to eat it again, but it went better than I expected. 5/10
Beecher's "World Best" Mac & Cheese
October 30 2023
- NOTE: I wrote this review on my phone and the typos are STAYING
- I did add peas
- 40 minutes in the oven? ok hotspot
- holy freaking moly. whoa.
- it's garlicky. it's cheddary. it's got that pistol kick. or maybe it's my throat acting funny today. .
- wow, that crisped part? or whatever? she is the moment. a macaroni unlike anything I've ever had before (save one... though it benefited from blackened salmon)
VERDICT: the oven time is forgiven. 10/10
Lean Cuisine "Comfort Cravings" Macaroni & Cheese
October 2023
- The cheese texture looks... curdled. Hmm.
- So bland I don't know if I'm eating anything.
- It's the color of cheese. The texture of sauce. But it tastes like it sat next to a better mac and cheese.
- Well... the noodle texture is fine!
VERDICT: The only "comfort" comes from the warmth of a soft noodle. 3/10
Kidfresh Wagon Wheels Mac & Cheese
October 2023
- I was surprised to see that the cheese appeared to be shredded atop the noodles when I pulled out the bowl.
- It somehow formed a sauce, though the look of the texture... I'd call it gritty.
- I LOVE wagon wheels as a noodle shape. It's just fun eating. No complaints on the noodles.
- Not the most flavorful. The sauce is apparently made with carrots, but you can't tell. The flavor that's there is OK.
VERDICT: I don't mind it. Bonus for noodle type, but a tad bland. 5/10
Michelina's Macaroni & Cheese
October 2023
- "New Recipe!" "Now made with more cheese!" Well, Michelina, this sauce looks a bit watery so I hope these claims are a positive.
- The sauce isn't bad... but the noodles are not it. Too soft! Where's the chew.
- The cheese taste is rather fleeting, quickly overwhelmed by bland noodle. Salty cheese liquid.
VERDICT: Girl, use a little more thickener in your sauce! I'm still going to eat it. 4/10
Stouffer's Macaroni & Cheese
September 2023
- While preparing this dish, there was a slight explosion of cheese in the microwave. Was the slit in the plastic too small?
- A bit of a burned cheese section on the side of the bowl as well. These might be my fault.
- Cheese sauce is a tad salty. There is a nice aged flavor to the cheddar, though.
- Sauce also has a slightly grainy texture that increases as it cools and congeals. In fairness I ate slowly today.
- Noodle texture is great, they are thick and chewy.
VERDICT: Not bad, good portion size and I got the smaller box. It's OK. 6/10
Amy's Macaroni and Cheese
September 2023
- Based on the box size I thought there would be more in there, but it should hopefully be enough for me.
- The cheese sauce is made with white cheddar, kind of nutty, very creamy. Right amount of saltiness.
- Good chew on the macaroni. Nice and dente.
VERDICT: I like it! Wish there was a little more. 8/10