Kraft Mac & Cheese Just Dropped a New Line of Restaurant-Worthy Flavors That Are Bound to Become Fan Favorites
Kraft Mac & Cheese is a classic for a reason: it's easy, it's quick and it's so tasty. Plus, it's a bit nostalgic; who didn't love digging into a big bowl of Kraft Mac & Cheese as a kid? Especially with sliced hot dogs. (Don't knock it till you try it.) Well, today, Kraft Mac & Cheese is elevating its offerings with a new lineup of gourmet-inspired meal kits: Kraft Mac & Cheese Restaurant Edition. These are sure to become fan favorites.
"Restaurant Edition brings quality, affordability and the experience of dining out together – all without leaving home," said Sara Roashan, Associate Director of Mac & Cheese Innovation at Kraft Heinz, in a press release shared with Parade. "Consumers crave restaurant-inspired flavors, and we knew Kraft Mac & Cheese could make them more accessible without demanding a high level of kitchen expertise. You can treat yourself, your family or host a dinner party with the simple Kraft Mac & Cheese format you know and love."
What Is Kraft Mac & Cheese Restaurant Edition?
Kraft Mac & Cheese Restaurant Edition brings the rich taste of restaurant-style mac and cheese right to your kitchen table, without the high price tag that comes with dining out.
Each box of Kraft Mac & Cheese Restaurant Edition offers 30 percent more food compared to the classic blue box. This makes each box fit to feed a family of four for less than $1 per serving. What's more, prep for these box meals is just as simple as regular Kraft Mac & Cheese; just add milk and butter!
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After testing more than 40 different flavors, Kraft Mac & Cheese's culinary specialists developed three varieties for the Restaurant Edition line including Parmesan Pesto, Romano Cacio e Pepe, and Monterey Jack Caramelized Onion. These flavors were thoughtfully crafted to pair distinctive cheeses with complementary pasta shapes, making for a flavorful dining experience that feels just like going out to dinner.
Kraft Mac & Cheese Restaurant Edition features 10 grams of protein per serving as well as real, premium cheese and pasta made out of a durum wheat semolina blend. When it comes to the specifics of each flavor:
- Parmesan Pesto: Gemelli noodles paired with a herbaceous basil pesto and parmesan cheese combination.
- Romano Cacio e Pepe: Peppery goodness and Pecorino Romano cheese meets Pipette noodles for a rich and satisfying meal.
- Monterey Jack Caramelized Onion: The perfect balance of savory and mellow, this dish combines caramelized onion and milky Monterey Jack cheese with Cavatappi noodles. Oh, and this is also a first-to-market mac & cheese flavor.
Kraft Mac & Cheese Restaurant Edition will be rolling out nationwide this month, starting at $3.49 per 9.5-ounce box.
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This story was originally published April 13, 2026 at 5:10 AM.