We tried 4 boxed mac and cheese brands — and the winner was clear

• We tried four different types of mac and cheese from the grocery store to see who does it best.
• The brands we tested were Kraft, Annie's, Whole Foods, and Horizon.
• Our favorite was Annie's Shells & Real Aged Cheddar because it had the most authentically cheesy taste. 

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Mac and cheese is one of the most classic comfort foods out there. Plus, you can easily make it from a box. Not all boxed mac and cheese's are made equal, however, so we decided to try out four different brands to see who does it best, judging each on sauce texture, cheese flavor authenticity, and overall taste. 

We did this as part of an ongoing taste test series: we've previously tried milk chocolate bars, guacamole, and microwave popcorn.

The four brands we tried were:

• Kraft
• Annie's
• Whole Foods
• Horizon

Keep scrolling to read our thoughts.

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The recipes for each box were relatively similar, with small variations on amounts of milk and butter.

We followed the simple directions on the box for each brand.

After preparing the four varieties, we were ready to dig in.

First up was Kraft Macaroni & Cheese.

Price: $1.99

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