239 calories, 5 g fat, 445 mg sodium, 10 g protein. The chalky finish on this mushy pasta makes it the worst of the bunch. (No stars) Lean Cuisine Favorites Macaroni & Cheese
480 calories, 17 g fat, 800 mg sodium, 14 g protein. (½ a star) Chili’s Bacon Mac ’n’ CheeseĪn overpowering artificial smoke flavor kills this dish entirely. 239 calories, 15 g fat, 922 mg sodium, 8 g protein. But this dish has precious little flavor aside from the huge hit of salt. If looks were the only criterion, this bold orange sauce might win. 290 calories, 11 g fat, 570 mg sodium, 9 g protein. The luxurious, silky texture of this sauce doesn’t make up for the fact that salt is the first and only flavor. 307 calories, 7 g fat, 614 mg sodium, 17 g protein. The idea of cutting the fat and sodium is terrific, but this is a flavor and texture fail. (1 star) Trader Joe’s Reduced Guilt Mac & Cheese 330 calories, 15 g fat, 860 mg sodium, 14 g protein. (1 star) Stouffer’s Classics Macaroni & Cheeseįlabby pasta is unpleasant - and it’s not helped by this cheese sauce, made with cheddar and milk. 353 calories, 14 g fat, 565 mg sodium, 14 g protein. The dish is dry and so delicately seasoned it’s difficult to find any flavor. Kudos for trying to bring together great ingredients, but the results are less than delicious. 340 calories, 12 g fat, 625 mg sodium, 13 g protein. The salt in this dish is simply overwhelming. Pay no mind to the nutritional breakdown on the package. (1 star) Sprouts Organic Four Cheese Macaroni & CheeseĪl dente pasta and real cheese earn points. 265 calories, 4 g fat, 594 mg sodium, 16 g protein. The texture of the luxurious orange sauce is a win, but the flavor is salty and bland. (2 stars) Signature Select Macaroni and Cheese 340 calories, 19 g fat, 730 mg sodium, 12 g protein.
This super saucy, Alfredo-like version is pleasant, but the pasta is flabby. (2½ stars) Marie Callender’s Vermont White Cheddar Mac & Cheese 460 calories, 26 g fat, 540 mg sodium, 14 g protein. Add a splash of cream or milk and this would get another star. (2½ stars) Evol Truffle Parmesan Mac & Cheeseĭespite the dry texture, the pairing of truffle with cheesy pasta is inspired. 490 calories, 20 g fat, 770 mg sodium, 18 g protein. But the touch of nutmeg seems out of place. The large shells swimming in white cheese sauce are al dente, and the sauce is both cheesy and rich, thanks to the use of several different kinds of cheese. 409 calories, 17 g fat, 670 mg sodium, 18 g protein. The pasta has nice texture, but it’s notably dry. Packed with shredded cheese that browns in the oven, this Trader Joe’s option offers mild, but authentic cheese flavor. 370 calories, 18 g fat, 480 mg sodium, 7 g protein. The breadcrumbs on top are especially nice. (3 stars) Blake’s Old Fashioned Mac & Cheeseĭelicate cheese flavor, great texture and a balance of subtle, comforting seasonings make this small bowl tasty, if a bit dry. 308 calories, 13 g fat, 569 mg sodium, 15 g protein. Unfortunately, the sauce is entirely absorbed, making for a dry, less-than-silky bite.
(3½ stars) Trader Joe’s Hatch Chile Mac & Cheeseįresh chiles folded into a cheesy sauce deliver good flavor, and the pasta is perfectly cooked. 362 calories, 20 g fat, 741 mg sodium, 11.5 g protein. The roasted poblanos, onions and Hatch chiles are fresh, and the cheese sauce is tasty. (4 stars) Wicked Kitchen Mac & Cheese with Hatch Chileįans of spicy foods will love the heat in this creamy, cheesy mixture. 470 calories, 27 g fat, 794 mg sodium, 21 g protein. Taste-Off: The best enchilada sauces - and the muckiest of the lotįlavored with tasty bits of applewood-smoked bacon, this delicious white sauce is so cheesy, strings pull at the fork. Taste-Off: The best Caesar salad dressings - and the worst Taste-Off: The best canned chili - and the nastiest Taste-Off: The best guacamole - and the avoca-don’ts (4 stars) Devour White Cheddar Mac & Cheese 490 calories, 22 g fat, 750 mg sodium, 23 g protein. This dish is significantly pricier than its frozen cousins, but it’s also better than most homemade versions. In the frozen version, the seasonings are balanced, the pasta is cooked perfectly and the cheese is spot-on. Beecher’s World’s Best Mac & CheeseĬheesy sauce kicked up with sautéed onion makes for an unforgettably delicious bite- from a Seattle cheese shop known for its stellar mac and cheese. Taste-Off: The best frozen mac and cheese - and the Worst Ever Close Menuįollow us on Flipboard.
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