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What’s the Best Boxed Mac and Cheese?

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To make a good ranking, We evaluated our boxed mac and cheese based on Texture, Flavor, Quality and mostly Nostalgia Factor

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Texture: 19/20 – Flavor: 20/20 – Quality: 19/20 – Value: 20/20 – Nostalgia Factor: 19/20 – TOTAL: 97/100

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#1 Annie’s Shells & Real Aged Cheddar

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Annie's Shells & Real Aged Cheddar has perfect texture, recognizable ingredients, and high protein. Its sharp, aged cheese flavor makes it gourmet.

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#1 Annie’s Shells & Real Aged Cheddar

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Texture: 19/20 – Flavor: 19/20 – Quality: 19/20 – Value: 20/20 – Nostalgia Factor: 16/20 – TOTAL: 93/100

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#2 Trader Joe’s Organic Shells & White Cheddar

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Trader Joe's Shells & White Cheddar is an affordable and organic choice.  Its al dente pasta catches the slightly sharp sauce well.

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#2 Trader Joe’s Organic Shells & White Cheddar

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#3. Goodles Vegan Is Believin’ Plant-Based White Cheddar with Spirals

Goodles boxed mac and cheese is healthier with added proteins and vegetable nutrients. The vegan variety is surprisingly cheesy, creamy, and high in fiber.

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#4 Annie’s Deluxe Rich & Creamy Shells & Classic Cheddar

Texture: 17/20 – Flavor: 18/20 – Quality: 18/20 – Value: 18/20 – Nostalgia Factor: 16/20 – TOTAL: 87/100

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#4 Annie’s Deluxe Rich & Creamy Shells & Classic Cheddar

Annie's "deluxe" mac and cheese has actual cheese as the third ingredient and a thick sauce texture.  It's perfect for those who prefer ultra-rich cheese sauce.

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#5 Kraft Gluten Free Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

Texture: 15/20 – Flavor: 19/20 – Quality: 18/20 – Value: 19/20 – Nostalgia Factor: 19/20 – TOTAL: 90/100

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#5 Kraft Gluten Free Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

Kraft's gluten-free mac has a satisfying texture and tastes like the original.  Made with brown rice and corn, it holds its shape when cooked properly.

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