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White Cheddar Mac in a Bread Bowl

White Cheddar Mac in a Bread Bowl

It doesn’t get cheddar than this! | 2-3 Servings
4.5(43)53 ReviewsRead 53 customer reviews
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on June 01, 2026
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Calories
: 
1130 kcal
Protein
: 
40g protein
Total
: 
20 minutes
Difficulty
: 
Easy
Allergens:
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Wheat

Sometimes, nothing but a big bowl of mac will do—especially when that bowl is actually warm, crusty sourdough bread (and if that’s five out of five weekdays for you, we totally understand). That’s why we're offering white cheddar mac and cheese for whenever that carby craving strikes. These shells with white cheddar and light cream are quick to whip up, and (most importantly) delicious. Nutrition values are representative of a 1/2 bundle serving

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
/ Serving 2 people

1 unit

White Cheddar Mac & Cheese

(Contains: Eggs, Milk, Wheat)

2 unit

Sourdough Bread Bowl

(Contains: Wheat)

Not included in your delivery

1 tablespoon

Butter

(Contains: Milk)

per serving
Calories1130 kcal
Fat37 g
Saturated Fat23 g
Carbohydrate160 g
Sugar14 g
Dietary Fiber6 g
Protein40 g
Cholesterol120 mg
Sodium3130 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Cooking Steps

1

Keep frozen or refrigerated until ready to eat.

2

RECOMMENDED: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Place bag in pot; cook for 20 minutes, then carefully remove. (Caution: Bag will be very hot.) Cut one corner with scissors before serving.

3

ALTERNATIVELY: Cut one corner of the bag; pour chili into a microwave-safe container. (Do not microwave in cup.) Cover loosely with microwave-safe plastic wrap or a paper towel. Microwave on high, stirring halfway through, 5-6 minutes. (Caution: Container and soup will be very hot.)

4

BREAD BOWL: Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut a 2-4-inch circle into the top of the loaf and remove. Scoop out the inside of the bread to create a bowl. Brush inside of bread bowl with 1 TBSP olive oil or melted butter; bake on middle rack until lightly toasted and warmed through, 7-8 minutes.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Dec 2025
  • Flavor: Many loved the mac and cheese, praising its taste and texture. Some found it rich; a few suggested adding acidity for balance.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, making it perfect for busy evenings with extra-curricular activities.
  • Suggestions: Consider toasting the bread bowl for extra crispiness. Some preferred using the mac and cheese without the bread bowl.
  • Portions: Generous serving size; several mentioned it was very filling 🍲.
  • Bread bowl: While some enjoyed it, others found the bread quality lacking or wished for a more authentic sourdough flavor.
AI-generated from customer reviews

Reviews from our home cooks

S
Stacey M.Cooked for 2 people
|Oct 30, 2023

Mac and cheese was very good taste & texture wise. My kids loved it and the bread bowl they thought was fun. This was a good meal for a evening filled with extra-curricular activities.

T
Tammy B.Cooked for 2 people
|Nov 16, 2025

Love the Mac and Cheese and the convenience of cooking it is so simple ❤️

M
Mandy C.Cooked for 2 people
|May 18, 2023

The Mac is so good!! Lots of sauce. Bread bowls warm up nicely and are amazing!

M
Martin J.Cooked for 2 people
|Sep 16, 2023

Incredible mac and cheese and the inside of the bowl made a nice crispy topping for it

C
Chris F.Cooked for 3 people
|Nov 10, 2025

Honestly, it was very bland. Didn't have any flavor but well proportioned. I always try and do the recipe as it was intended, but this one I would definitely have to doctor up.

S
Sharon E.Cooked for 2 people
|Oct 16, 2023

Super pleased with this! The kids are obsessed with the Panera mac and cheese and said this was just like it.

H
Heather W.Cooked for 2 people
|Oct 27, 2023

More Mac n cheese please! Great for kids, my son loves the bread bowl.

R
ROXANNE R.Cooked for 2 people
|Jun 11, 2023

Mac n cheese was absolutely delicious. The bread was good but the 2 together was too much.

D
Dylan B.Cooked for 2 people
|Sep 22, 2023

Turned out great, but heating the mac and cheese could have been a bit easier.

P
Peggy S.Cooked for 4 people
|Sep 25, 2023

There was far too much bread for a meal. But taste was great and I'd order again.

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