This Boxed Dinner Staple Received a Major Upgrade and Fans are Racing to Costco to Try It
Ask around for the best boxed mac & cheese and you'll receive a myriad of answers, each claiming a different brand as the best. The truth is, we all have different tastes, and there's a lot of nuance that goes into choosing a favorite. From texture to cheesiness—and that nostalgic flavor included—it's a deeply personal decision only you yourself can make.
This week, mac & cheese fans are in for a major treat, as Annie's boxed mac & cheese has officially arrived at Costco. We came across this exciting new offering thanks to the timely reporting of @costcohotfinds, who discovered the new arrival while on a recent warehouse run.
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'Annie's Super Mac is new to Costco,' Laura captioned her post. 'Now available in Texas and select Bay Area Costcos! Packed with protein and fiber. Super filling!'That's right, Annie's new Super! Mac is here, and it's packed with 15 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber in each box. Fans can snag a variety pack featuring eight 8-ounce boxes: four Shells & Real Aged Cheddar and four Shells & White Cheddar. And for those wondering about the taste, Annie's Super! Mac offers the same Annie's flavor you know and love, only now with a supercharged nutritional boost.
'Mac and cheese is a staple in our house and Emma is on a high protein diet, so this is perfect,' one viewer wrote in response to Laura's post. 'Omg I love these,' another added, 'I use blended cottage cheese instead of milk and it's amazing!'While Laura's video did not note the price of the new variety pack, a quick search on Instacart revealed it to be priced around $20 on the east coast. Breaking that down to roughly $2.50 per box, this is a pretty super deal if you ask us. And with summer break on the horizon, now would be the perfect time to stock up the pantry with a quick and easy lunch alternative to satisfy your growing child's appetite.
'Hands down, best Mac and cheese on planet earth,' another fan wrote. 'Likely Mars as well, all things considered.'
Made with organic pasta, real cheese and no artificial ingredients, this protein and fiber-packed mac & cheese creation is the kid-friendly, family-friendly mealtime alternative every home can use in abundance. SImply bring it to life with a little added milk and butter and pat yourself on the back for bringing lunch or dinner to the table in minutes.
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