Ranking Every Boxed Mac and Cheese
In this episode of Best with Babish, Andrew tastes a variety of boxed mac and cheese to uncover which one truly deserves a spot in your pantry. From nostalgic favorites to upscale twists, each bowl is judged without knowing the brand. It’s a gooey, golden showdown full of comfort and unexpected winners.
Here’s the ranking:
Annie's Spirals with Butter & Parmesan - 9
Annie's Peace Pasta & Parmesan - 9
Kraft Shells & White Cheddar - 8
Annie's Shells & White Cheddar - 8
Kraft Mac & Cheese Spirals - 7
Kraft Shells & Three Cheese - 7
Kraft Thick 'n Creamy - 7
Goodles Shella Good Mac & Cheese - 7
HEB Mac & Cheese - 7
Annie's Super Mac - 7
Kraft Original Mac & Cheese - 6
Kraft Unicorn Mac & Cheese - 6
Cabot Yellow Cheddar Shells & Cheese - 6
Annie's Yummy Bunnies & Cheddar - 6
Great Value Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mac & Cheese - 6
Annie's Penne & Four Cheese - 6
Kraft Spongebob Mac & Cheese - 5
Kraft Original Deluxe Mac & Cheese - 5
Cracker Barrel Sharp Cheddar Mac & Cheese - 5
Muscle Mac Mac & Cheese - 5
Bonza Chickpea Mac & Cheese - 5
Annie's Macaroni & Classic Cheddar - 5
Annie's Shells & Real Aged Cheddar - 5
Annie's Organic Shells & Alfredo Cheddar - 5
Annie's Vegan Mac & Cheese - 5
Annie's Farm Friends & Cheddar - 5
Annie's Deluxe Shells & White Cheddar - 5
Kraft Paw Patrol Mac & Cheese - 4
Kraft Original Mac & Cheese with Cauliflower - 4
Cheetos Mac & Cheese - 4
Cheetos Cheesy Jalapeño Mac & Cheese - 4
Cheetos Flamin' Hot Mac & Cheese - 4
Great Value Deluxe Mac & Cheese - 4
Velveeta Mac & Cheese - 4
Velveeta Mac & Cheese with Broccoli - 4
Velveeta Mini Mac & Cheese - 4
Annie's Deluxe Shells & Aged Cheddar - 4
Annie's Deluxe Rich & Creamy Shells & Aged Cheddar - 4
Fiber Gourmet Light Mac & Cheese - 3
Market Pantry Mac & Cheese - 3
Daiya Deluxe Mac & Cheese - 3
Great Value Original Mac & Cheese - 3
Great Value Deluxe Mac & Cheese - 3
Kraft KD Original Mac & Cheese - 2
Great Value Deluxe Mac & Cheese - 2