Annie's Organic Shells & White Cheddar Mac and Cheese - 6oz
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4.2 out of 5 stars with 185 ratings
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The recent recipe change for this mac and cheese has left many guests disappointed, citing issues with flavor, texture, and consistency. However, the organic option remains a favorite for those seeking healthier alternatives. Many guests appreciate the creamy texture and the ability to customize with additional ingredients. Despite the mixed reviews, it continues to be a staple for families looking for quick and easy meal solutions.
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 281 reviews
easy to prepare: 4.67 out of 5
quality: 3.67 out of 5
taste: 3.67 out of 5
value: 3.33 out of 5
66% would recommend
3 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
12 March, 2026
originally posted on annies.com
Sell outs
I thought our household was going crazy until I saw they changed the recipe. Seems there is a consensus. This easy snack/dinner on lazy days was a god sent. In law school some nights there was no will to cook when you are coming home from work with another 300 pages of reading waiting for you. The answer: Annie’s. However, since changing the recipe after apparently being bought out by “General Mills,” we have stopped all Annie’s purchases and will not be buying again until they listen to their customers. The audacity to change these original recipes is beyond me. It screams sell out. It tastes quite artificial now and is simply not worth it. So beyond disappointed in the changes with this brand. I would give zero stars if possible. RIP Annie’s. She was there for me throughout multiple relationships, packed in my suitcase for international trips, and all of law school. She will be missed.
1 reply from Annies team - 21 days ago
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We're sorry to hear that it didn't meet your expectations. Your insights are valuable as they help us improve our products.
1 out of 5 stars
8 March, 2026
originally posted on annies.com
No cheese
I’ve never had Annie’s. Decided to try it and it didn’t come with a cheese packet!
1 reply from Annies team - 25 days ago
We're so sorry to hear about your recent experience. This is not the kind of experience we aim to provide to our consumers. We take all feedback seriously, and we’d like to assist you further. Please reach out to our team via the ‘Contact Us’ section at the bottom of this page so we can report this to our quality team and make it up to you.
5 out of 5 stars
28 January, 2026
originally posted on annies.com
Annie's shells & white cheddar
So good, grand children love it. Can purchase shells or mac
1 reply from Annies team - 2 months ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad that you liked this!
1 out of 5 stars
22 January, 2026
originally posted on annies.com
Bland and sad
I am genuinely very upset about this change in recipe. I have been eating this mac and cheese for over 20 years and I have such fond memories of my dad making it for me when I was a kid. Annies always used to cheer me up when it was cold or rainy or when I missed my family. I just ate some tonight and it genuinely tastes like nothing. I never thought eating something could make me feel so sad. It wasn’t salty, tangy, or satisfying and the texture was gooey in a gross way. I will not be purchasing this again unless the original recipe returns. I do not say this out of spite, I just suddenly don't enjoy the taste of one of my favorite foods.
1 reply from Annies team - 2 months ago
We truly appreciate your loyalty as a long-time customer and apologize for the disappointment you’ve recently experienced. Every customer’s feedback matters to us as we continually strive to improve our product. Rest assured, we will share your feedback with the rest of our team. Thank you for reaching out.
2 out of 5 stars
21 January, 2026
originally posted on annies.com
Bring back the CHEESE PLEASE!!
The recipe is noticeably blander, more watery, and the sharpness of the white cheddar that first converted me to Annie's is gone. We bought this as it was on sale and now I understand why it was and why the package looks different. I just want the cheese back. I feel like there is much less of it and more filler. The original taste is one I will miss dearly and I will not be buying again.
1 reply from Annies team - 2 months ago
We're sorry for any disappointment. Every customer’s opinion matters to us as we are continually striving to improve our product. Your feedback will be shared with the rest of our team.
1 out of 5 stars
18 January, 2026
originally posted on annies.com
Really Disappointed and Let Down
Made the now cheesier white cheddar last night for dinner. I have been eating this mac and cheese since I was in middle school and am now 40. I always loved the tangy, real cheese flavor and little shells. The new "now cheesier" is less cheesy (actually there really wasn't a cheese flavor at all), completely bland, and goopy. I am so disappointed and let down by Annie's. I won't be buying this anymore. I hope they switch back.
1 reply from Annies team - 2 months ago
We're truly sorry for any disappointment. Every customer’s opinion matters to us as we are continually striving to improve our product. Your feedback will be shared with the rest of our team.
1 out of 5 stars
25 December, 2025
originally posted on annies.com
bring back original
new flavor has turned me off. bring back original recipe
1 reply from Annies team - 3 months ago
We're so sorry to hear that you weren't a fan of these. We appreciate your feedback and will share your thoughts with our team.
1 out of 5 stars
24 October, 2025
originally posted on annies.com
not so great anymore.
I was craving Annie's Mac and Cheese today, its a favorite comfort food and I probably only have in a couple times a year. I bought a box and was so excited, and then i noticed that the cheese didn't have any smell, and I couldn't get the right consistency after adding butter and milk. Its just gloopy and tasteless now. Why change something so good?
1 reply from Annies team - 5 months ago
We're sorry for any disappointment. Every customer’s opinion matters to us as we are continually striving to improve our product. Your feedback will be shared with the rest of our team.
1 out of 5 stars
15 October, 2025
originally posted on annies.com
Very disappointing recipe changes.
My kids and I have eaten the Shells & White Cheddar for years and it was a healthier and tastier choice than other quick macaroni brands. But the "cheese" recipe has changed, particularly with the addition of corn starch (and probably other unhealthy things). For that reason I am no longer a loyal customer. The taste and texture is awful now, and my kids have also noticed and commented. Very disappointing.
1 reply from Annies team - 6 months ago
Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We appreciate your loyalty as a long-time consumer and we’re truly sorry to hear how disappointed you are. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how you feel. Your feedback is being shared with our team, and we take it seriously as we continually evaluate our products. Thanks for reaching out!
1 out of 5 stars
5 September, 2025
originally posted on annies.com
Doesn't blend well
The new, cheesier recipe doesn't blend well. Bring back old recipe
1 reply from Annies team - 7 months ago
We're sorry for any disappointment. Every customer’s opinion matters to us as we are continually striving to improve our product. Your feedback will be shared with the rest of our team.
2 out of 5 stars
21 July, 2025
originally posted on annies.com
Disappointed by new recipe :(
I used to be a lifelong fan of Annie's, but this new recipe is disappointing. The flavor tastes more artificial and the consistency ends up more goopy. I'm not a fan!
1 reply from Annies team - 8 months ago
We're sorry to hear that it did not meet your expectations. Every customer’s feedback matters to us as we are continually striving to improve our products. Rest assured that this will be shared with the rest of our team.
1 out of 5 stars
13 July, 2025
originally posted on annies.com
New recipe is awful.
Greedy shareholders have RUINED this product. The new recipe is just corn starch and it’s horrible. I ate this for 20 years and I will never buy it again.
1 reply from Annies team - 9 months ago
We're so sorry to hear that you weren't a fan of these. We appreciate your feedback and will share your thoughts with our team.
1 out of 5 stars
27 June, 2025
originally posted on annies.com
New recipe deserves a recall.
Crying. I guess they changed their recipes and I just got my first boxes from that lot. I knew something was wrong as soon as I mixed and the sauce was to thick. Comfort food of over a decade just GONE. Texture is gluey and it looks awful when you mix it. Sticks to your teeth and you can feel grit left over. I mean come on, is it really that hard to source powdered milk and butter?
1 reply from Annies team - 9 months ago
We're sorry for any disappointment. Every customer’s opinion matters to us as we are continually striving to improve our product. Your feedback will be shared with the rest of our team.
1 out of 5 stars
15 June, 2025
originally posted on annies.com
Don’t buy, terrible new recipe
They changed the recipe. It has literally no taste now. It’s such a shame because it used to have such a sharp white cheddar flavor.
1 reply from Annies team - 10 months ago
So sorry to hear that. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review since we take all feedback seriously as we improve our products. This will be shared with the rest of our team..
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
29 May, 2025Verified purchase
Cheeseier version actually means no real cheese!
I’ve been making this Annie’s Mac And Cheese for years, but the now cheesier version taste nothing like cheese. My daughter doesn’t like it anymore! Please bring back the original one!
1 reply from Published by General Mills team - 10 months ago
So sorry to hear that! We'd like to learn more and assist you further. Can you reach out to our website anniesꓸcom so we can report it to our quality team. Thank you!
1 out of 5 stars
26 May, 2025
originally posted on annies.com
How to get rid of this bad mac?
This used to be a staple for my fiance and I, but I just tried the new recipe and it's really really bad. I buy in bulk, and now I have 30 boxes of inedible Mac n cheese in the apartment :(
1 reply from Annies team - 10 months ago
So sorry to hear that. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review since we take all feedback seriously as we improve our products. This will be shared with the rest of our team.
1 out of 5 stars
20 May, 2025
originally posted on annies.com
new recipe not cheesier :((
before the recipe change, i could’ve eaten this stuff 3 meals a day, 7 days a week. now i won’t touch it. it’s just not good anymore. the cheese flavor is gone. it makes me sad. please change it back.
1 reply from Annies team - 11 months ago
We truly appreciate your loyalty as a long-time customer and apologize for the disappointment you’ve recently experienced. Every customer’s feedback matters to us as we continually strive to improve our product. Rest assured, we will share your feedback with the rest of our team. Thank you for reaching out!
1 out of 5 stars
14 April, 2025
originally posted on annies.com
Boring garbage that never turns out correctly.
Annie's use to make good mac and cheese but not anymore. I followed the directions except for using slightly less milk than calls for. Turns out very runny almost like a soup.The cheese seasoning doesn't mix very well and is clumpy. Also just tastes boring and bland. This by far to be the worse box mac and cheese there is even Velveeta and Kraft are better than this garbage. I'll never buy Annie's again.
1 reply from Annies team - 1 year ago
So sorry to hear that. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review since we take all feedback seriously as we improve our products. This will be shared with the rest of our team.
1 out of 5 stars
25 March, 2025
originally posted on annies.com
Newer and worser
New recipe sucks. Lactic acid usually does help add cheesieness but whatever you did ruined it. Was a good run but will not be buying it again. Thanks for that.
1 reply from Annies team - 1 year ago
So sorry to hear that. We take all feedback seriously. Your feedback will be shared with the rest of our team.
1 out of 5 stars
21 February, 2025
originally posted on annies.com
Change the recipe back!
This used to be the best but since you changed the recipe to "cheesier" it is disgusting. It is so bland! I will no longer buy this unless you change the recipe back.
1 reply from Annies team - 1 year ago
We truly appreciate your loyalty as a long-time customer and apologize for the disappointment you’ve recently experienced. Every customer’s feedback matters to us as we continually strive to improve our product. Rest assured, we will share your feedback with the rest of our team. Thank you for reaching out!