Annie's Real Aged Cheddar Mac & Cheese Microwavable Cups, 8 ct, 16.08 oz | 8g Whole Grain Per Serving, Ready in About 2 Minutes, Made with Real Cheese, No Artificial Flavors

Annie's Real Aged Cheddar Mac & Cheese Microwavable Cups are a pantry staple in my home! Every cup tastes fresh, with perfectly cooked pasta and a rich, creamy aged cheddar cheese flavor. They're incredibly convenient for a quick lunch or snack without sacrificing quality. I also appreciate that Annie's uses wholesome ingredients and real cheese. While this product is not gluten-free, it offers a satisfying amount of protein that helps make it a filling meal or snack. The 8-pack is a great value, and the taste is consistently delicious. I highly recommend these to anyone looking for an easy, comforting mac and cheese that's full of flavor!

FIRST time ordering, it was on sale and I wanted to try one without all the chemicals. You know the blue box one most of us grew up on. Anyway, CONS FIRST: HOW to prepare and directions - I read reviews before even ordering. This is one the directions did NOT do it for me. Here's how I prepared and will adjust next time (this was for very first one out of the box). I filled to line as it said, but stirred really well before putting in microwave. Microed for one minute, stirred, microed another minute and it was thick and slimy. ONLY word I can think, look and felt slimy when I stirred. I added a little more word, microd about another min. still slimy, but added packet of cheese and stirred and let sit for about five minutes. NOT as slimy when I went to eat, but noodles, even with extra cooking time, still a little too al dente, not soft enough, for me. NEXT time I will do this but stop and add MORE water after cooking a min, stirring, cooking again, stirring, will add about a third cup more water (it cooks down). AND I will also let sit for at least five-ten mins before eating because when I stir seems less slimy. Portion you wind up with - after cooking you're lucky getting a HALF of the cup to actually eat, another reason I will add more water next time, because it doesn't seem noodles cooked enough. TASTE - I have this as a CON and a PRO. Not super tasty. Not bad, but better if you doctor it up a bit. PROS - INGREDIENTS - I wanted something that I would KNOW what ingredients are in it (looking at the blue box one, I can't pronounce, much less know, what all the ingredients are, some I looked up). I wanted something I felt was healthier, this one ticks that box. EASE of COOKING - After doing one, I figured out how to do the next one. Microwaves vary and you may have to experiment. TASTE - not bad, but again, adding pretty much anything will make it less blend. And I like it doesn't taste unnatural. TEXTURE - depending on how you cook and waiting (crucial) for 5-10 minutes after stirring in cheese, makes the slimy go away a lot. COST - well, I did get with a 20% discount which is one of the reasons I wanted to try, so cost was good BUT considering you only get about a HALF of the carton when the product is done, if you're hungry, you're going to need two. BOTTOMLINE: NOT sorry I got it, the only thing that might prohibit me getting often is the price and quantity you end up with. If I have to make two, becomes obviously more expensive and I will go thru all 12 in six days. CONSIDERING healthy alternatives for quick, relatively healthy meals, this is only one I found, I can eat it, and it was on sale. Will see for future.

These Annie's Real Aged Cheddar microwaveable mac amd cheese is made with organic pasta, and tastes delicious! I love the thick, creamy texture of the Mac and cheese; the flavor reminds me of authentic cheddar cheese (not the artifical type). Preparing these are very simple to do; simply add cold water to the fill line, mix around, and microwave for 2 minutes. I like that these take less time to prepare, than other brands I've tried. The mac and cheese tastes so good, and the noodles are firm. I like that they're not all soggy like some of the other brands I've tried. I also really like that this is made by a brand that I trust, and had good ingredients (and practices). These cups are a decent size, and a great snack for my kids and I. The cups themselves are very sturdy too. I'm very happy with these mac and cheese cups, and would definitely order again. Lastly, I think they're a reasonable price for the 8 cups included (currently listed at around $9.99 at the time of this review). Very nice quality, super convenient too! 😊

They are easy to make and my lil ones love eating them. I add extra cheese after I’m done just to make it extra cheesy and to cool it down faster. It works well for a quick meal.

Annie's Real Aged Cheddar with Organic Pasta, Macaroni and Cheese is very tasty. The pasta is just the right size, cooks well, it being organic is a plus. Easier to swallow than most other pastas I've tried, and that is important for me since I have dysphagia. I don't use the cheese packets as I prefer the taste and consistency of shredded mozzarella. This is the only food I can eat without choking on it and without it repeating on me. It is my staple for dinner just about every night.

taste great, good afternoon snacks for the kids

Tried it twice several months apart. Reached same conclusion both times. Very bland. No cheesy flavor that other speak of. I'll stick with the cheaper and better tasting OG kraft.

The taste is really good.