Prepared Meal, Dry Mix | Vegetarian

Cheese Dinner Mix

N/A Allergens: Wheat, Milk, Soy
Cheese Dinner Mix

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A
  • Primary Cuisine North American
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Wheat, Dairy Powder

The Forktionary Angle

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Definition

A dry mix typically containing pasta and a powdered cheese sauce, designed for quick and easy preparation of a cheese-flavored meal.

Sensory Profile

TasteSalty, Savory, Artificial Cheese, Umami
TextureCreamy, Soft (cooked pasta), Smooth (sauce)
AromaCheesy, Dairy, Processed
AcidityLow

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 1/3 box dry (57g)
Calories380 kcal
Total Fat10 g
Saturated Fat5 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol20 mg
Protein12 g
Total Carbohydrate60 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Total Sugars5 g
Calcium150 mg
Iron2 mg
Potassium100 mg

Chef’s Secret

To elevate boxed mac and cheese, stir in a dollop of cream cheese or a pinch of dry mustard powder along with the milk and butter.

Substitutions

Best Match

Homemade Mac & Cheese

N/A

Offers superior flavor and nutrition, more effort required.

Frozen Mac & Cheese

1:1

Convenient, but may vary in quality and texture.

Pasta with Alfredo Sauce

1:1

Creamy pasta dish, but different flavor profile and cheese type.

Canned Cheese Soup

1:1

Can be thinned for a sauce, but has distinct canned flavor.

Buying Guide

Compare nutrition labels, especially for sodium and artificial ingredients.

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