Kraft Original Flavor Macaroni and Cheese Meal (7.25 oz Boxes, Pack of 5)

No one would claim that boxed macaroni and cheese is even remotely gourmet or healthy, but it's become a staple for kids and adults seeking comfort food. However, no other company seems to be able to crack the boxed macaroni formula like Kraft has. Other brands are generally gross, either having the wrong texture, flavor, or both. Kraft's manages to be surprisingly cheesy and creamy without having a plastic or gummy texture -- a miracle when you realize that it all came from a powder. Even if you cut the amount of butter by 1/2 it still tastes great. The pasta cooks much faster than most pasta, and you can easily have dinner on the table in under 10 minutes. The only real downside of the Kraft macaroni and cheese is how dry and gross it tastes if you try to reheat leftovers the next day.The options for customizing the macaroni to add variety are endless. I usually make it with half the amount of butter called for on the box, but I melt in a slice of American cheese. Frozen peas, sliced hotdogs, and a dash of hot sauce are easy additions to add flavor or texture. I've also frequently made chili mac-and-cheese (mix in 1-2 cups of chili and cut the amount of milk in half), cheeseburger mac and cheese (add browned ground beef, bacon bits, and mustard), southwestern mac-and-cheese (add canned green chiles and corn), and buffalo chicken mac and cheese (add sauteed chicken, hot sauce, and blue cheese). The possibilities are endless.I don't often make mac and cheese from the box (it's not that harder to make real macaroni and cheese on the stovetop by adding 10oz of grated cheddar, 4 tablespoons butter, 2 eggs, 6 ounces evaporated milk, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and mustard powder to 1/2lb of elbow macaroni), but when I'm feeling lazy and still want mac and cheese I always used the Kraft Blue Box.

Excellent presentation and value for me. Kraft is my 'go to' for macaroni and cheese (if I don't make it myself!). The flavor is smooth and the texture is outstanding. The cheese flavor is strong so much superior to other macs and cheese that are available on the market.Stocking my cabin for the winter so started ordering from Prime Pantry. Delivered to my door and it doesn't get any better than that for me as I live 40 minutes one way from a store.Will definitely order this again and so pleased to find this in Prime Pantry. A very happy camper in Vermont.Most highly recommended.

If you're an American over the age of 8 (or a Canadian over the age of 5) and eating solid food then you probably know what this stuff tastes like. That said, if you're not an American (or a Canadian), and/or a recent immigrant (welcome) then let me start off by saying that this stuff is more or less a defining part of American cuisine... i'm actually surprised that it's not on the naturalization test... and when I say that, i don't mean macaroni and cheese in general, i mean "Kraft Macaroni and Cheese". This is like Marmite or Vegemite if you're from England (yuck), like Swedish meatballs or that weird fish stuff that comes in a tube, it's like french baguette or Japanese ramen. This stuff is a national treasure (though, for some reason, if you're Canadian you eat more of this stuff than even Americans)So what does it taste like? Well, it's a little mis-leading... if you come from a culture that has cheese, then let me preface the rest of this paragraph by saying that you should not expect this stuff to taste like cheese, and when you empty that bag of neon orange powder out onto your noodles this will become clear, and you will be a little taken aback... but fear not! A wave of deliciousness is in bound. It's hard to describe exactly what it tastes like... I'd say; salty, milky, cornstarch with limp noodles (but that doesn't exactly market it well)There's something comforting about it and you won't be able to put your finger on it (probably the high fat content, or the salt, or the carbs... or the fact that there's probable nothing in this that's any good for you). And what's more! Once you have consumed an entire box of this stuff on your own you will be a true American! (or a Canadian). And the fun doesn't stop there. You can add stuff to it! For beginners i suggest, ground beef or hot dogs...if you're feeling like going for the advanced levels try a can of tuna fish for that extra hit of sodium... and hot sauce... lots of hot sauce.

Love this mac and cheese, as it brings back so many memories from my childhood! I will though, share a little secret, a recipe that will bring this from a box mac & cheese to something much higher end. If you follow this modification of the recipe it will be a 10 star dish! I have been doing this for years and it turns a normal box of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese into a very creamy dish!1) First, combine the dry macaroni noodles and 2 cups of milk in a medium pot.2) Place a lid on top to help hold in moisture and heat. Bring the pot up to a boil over medium/high heat, stirring every minute or so. Don't turn the heat all the way up because milk can be delicate and may scorch or boil over very fast.3) As soon as the milk reaches just to a boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer until the noodles are soft and have absorbed most of the milk (about 6-8 minutes). It is VERY important to stir often and replace the lid as soon as possible after doing so.4) Once your timer goes off, add half a stick of softened butter, mix until melted completely, then add the packet of powdered cheese and mix thoroughly. If you are feeling extra adventurous add a little bit of shredded cheddar!5) SERVE!This creates a dish that tastes nothing like a typical box of instant Kraft Mac and Cheese. If you'd like you can even add some seasoning, I typically just keep it plain. It also keeps you from having to strain the pasta so it saves a step!I hope this helps!