This $3.99 Target Find Is My Family's New Favorite—It's So Good
For the longest time, Annie's was my household's default boxed mac. That is, until we discovered Goodles. Fellow Simply Recipes contributor Stephanie Ganz has already shared how much her family loves Goodles mac and cheese, and I couldn't agree more. Last year, Goodles launched a new "deluxe" version that takes things to the next level. It's become my family's new favorite and, at just $3.99, it's an affordable and delicious game-changer.Price: $3.99 for one 9-ounce box at Target
Why I Love It: It's even more convenient than the powdered cheese version, and it comes in a larger size, which means one box can feed my family of three with enough leftovers for my son's lunchbox the next day.The convenience of Goodles squeezy cheese mac is unbeatable—yes, even more so than the original. Unlike the powdered version, which requires milk (and butter if you want it extra rich), the deluxe version comes with a ready-to-use packet of cheese sauce. All you have to do is cook the pasta, squeeze in the sauce, and stir, making an already fast meal even faster.
Another huge plus is the generous serving size. The deluxe box contains nine ounces of mac and cheese, compared to the usual six ounces of Goodles' powdered mac and cheese. For our family of three, that means there's always enough left over for filling my son's lunchbox the next day.
Then there's the texture and taste. Goodles squeezy cheese mac is noticeably creamier than the powdered version, which further enhances the cheese flavor. It has a smooth, velvety consistency that makes it more indulgent and rich. My son loves it, of course, and so do the adults at the table.
The only downside of the newer line is that there are currently only two options to choose from. Whereas the original macs come in several shapes and flavors, including ones with gluten-free noodles, the squeezy cheese version is only available in "Ched Over Heels" (a mild cheddar sauce over shells) and "Shell We Dance" (an aged white cheddar sauce over shells).
I'm watching for new flavors, but until then, you'll find me dropping boxes of both flavors of the new Goodles Mac and Cheese With Liquid Sauce into my grocery cart.
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