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I tried 3 brands of boxed mac and cheese and the creamiest one surprised me

Erin McDowellMar 25, 2021, 21:23 IST

The next time I'm in the grocery store I might go ahead and pick up the Banza mac and cheese over my go-to, Kraft.Erin McDowell/Insider

I tried boxed macaroni and cheese from three different brands: Kraft, Annie's, and Banza.
I was anxious to see whether Banza's chickpea pasta could live up to the other brands.
I liked Banza's creamy macaroni and cheese the best, while Annie's was a slight disappointment.

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I used the recommended amount of milk and butter for all of the brands I tried.

Oat milk and butter. Erin McDowell/Insider

I went into this taste test with high expectations for the Annie's macaroni and cheese in classic cheddar.

Annie's macaroni and cheese. Erin McDowell/Insider

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I prepared the box as directed but was surprised to find that as I was mixing, the cheese clumped together.

Annie's macaroni and cheese. Erin McDowell/Insider

However, after a few minutes of mixing, I managed to get most of the clumps out.

Annie's macaroni and cheese. Erin McDowell/Insider

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The noodles had a nice texture, but this macaroni and cheese was a little bland in my opinion.

Annie's macaroni and cheese. Erin McDowell/Insider

Kraft macaroni and cheese is a classic for a reason.

Kraft macaroni and cheese. Erin McDowell/Insider

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The macaroni and cheese got creamy quickly, perhaps partly due to the 4 tablespoons of butter that the recipe on the box suggested.

Kraft macaroni and cheese. Erin McDowell/Insider

The Kraft original was slightly sweet but a little watery, rather than creamy.

Kraft macaroni and cheese. Erin McDowell/Insider

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My favorite brand of mac and cheese was surprisingly the Banza mac and cheese made with chickpea pasta.

Banza mac and cheese. Erin McDowell/Insider

I had never tried chickpea pasta before, so I wasn't sure I would like this gluten-free alternative.

Banza mac and cheese. Erin McDowell/Insider

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The pot of macaroni and cheese looked super creamy and the cheese sauce clung to each and every noodle.

Banza mac and cheese. Erin McDowell/Insider

The next time I'm in the grocery store I might go ahead and pick up the Banza mac and cheese over my childhood go-to, Kraft.

Banza mac and cheese. Erin McDowell/Insider

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