One 16 oz bowl of vegetarian Panera Mac & Cheese, microwave meal
A bakery-inspired microwavable mac and cheese that is perfect as a snack or an easy dinner
Store Panera Mac & Cheese in the refrigerator or freezer until you are ready to prepare
Cook this Panera mac and cheese on the stovetop to 165 degrees F, or microwave it on high for three to four minutes
Prepared meal that includes a creamy blend of cheeses perfectly nestled in uniquely shaped, tender pipette rigate pasta
Description
Panera Mac & Cheese offers a bakery-inspired microwave meal that is perfect to enjoy at your convenience. This single serve mac and cheese is made with a creamy blend of cheeses, including tangy white cheddar, perfectly nestled in uniquely shaped, tender pipette rigate pasta. Panera mac and cheese is a go-to classic that you can enjoy as a quick lunch meal or single serve microwave dinner. With tasty lunch snacks and microwave meals, Panera helps you spend less time in the kitchen, and more time enjoying a delicious microwave mac and cheese dinner. You can cook this lunch on the go in the microwave for three to four minutes, or on the stovetop to 165 degrees F without letting it boil. Store these microwavable meals in the refrigerator or freezer to maintain their freshness. Make easy, craveable meals with help from Panera Bread at home.
Serving Size: 453.0 g
Amount
Calories: 960
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 57g73%
Saturated Fat 32g160%
Trans Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 170mg57%
Sodium 2210mg96%
Total Carbohydrate 76g28%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Sugars 15g
Added Sugars 0g0%
Protein 37g
Vitamin D 1.2mcg6%
Calcium 720mg60%
Iron 2.2mg10%
Potassium 670mg15%
* Percentage of Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients:
cooked enriched pasta (water, semolina wheat flour, egg whites, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), white cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), milk, water, heavy cream, organic canola oil, contains 2% or less of: butter (cream, salt), corn starch, wheat flour, whey, whey protein concentrate, milkfat, skim milk, dried cream, nonfat dry milk, sodium alginate, enzymes, modified corn starch, lactic acid, acacia & xanthan gum, sodium citrate, nisin preparation and salt
Allergens & Warnings:
CONTAINS: EGG, MILK AND WHEAT.
Package Quantity: 1
TCIN: 79806129
UPC: 077958592499
Item Number (DPCI): 216-34-0110
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 2.59 inches length x 5.85 inches width x 5.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.12 pounds
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest. If purchased online with SNAP EBT, this item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup. This 90-day return window is required by SNAP.
A: Hi Wendylee, our Panera Mac & Cheese is a refrigerated product. It is not shelf-stable. The Mac & Cheese can be kept in your refrigerator up to the use-by date printed on the packaging.
submitted byBlount Customer Care - 2 years ago
Brand expert
Q: How many servings in 16 oz and can it be cooked in the oven
submitted by Jmer - 5 months ago
A: The 16 oz bowl of Panera Bread Mac & Cheese is considered one serving, meaning the entire container is a single portion as listed on the nutrition label. It is intended to be heated either in the microwave or on the stovetop following the provided instructions. The bowl is not rated for the oven.
Microwave: Remove bowl from sleeve and remove film. Place container on microwave-safe plate, cover loosely. Heat on high 2-3 minutes (times may vary) until hot (165° F), stir halfway through. Let stand 1 minute in microwave. Carefully remove by the plate. Caution! Mac & Cheese and container will be very hot.
Stove Top: Remove bowl from sleeve and remove film. Pour Mac & Cheese into saucepan. Heat thoroughly (165° F). Do not boil.
If you need any help with heating or have follow up instructions please call Customer Care at 800-274-2526. Thank you!
submitted byBlount Customer Care - 5 months ago
Brand expert
Q: Microwave? Oven? Ridiculous that it is not described how to heat. Not everyone has a microwave.
submitted by Nope - 1 year ago
A: Hi there! We're really sorry to hear that you had a frustrating experience with our product — that’s never what we want for our customers.
Just to share a quick tip: for the Panera Mac & Cheese 16 oz, we do include heating instructions for both the microwave and the stovetop. We know not everyone has the same kitchen setup, so we try to offer options that work for different situations.
This particular product comes in a bowl-with-sleeve style, and you can find the instructions on the bottom of the package, just under the nutrition facts.
I have also included the heating instructions below, I hope this helps
Microwave: Remove lid and film. Place cup on microwave-safe plate, cover loosely. Heat on high 3-4 minutes (times may vary) until hot (165° F), stir halfway through. Let stand 1 minute in microwave. Carefully remove by the plate. Caution! Product & container will be very hot.
Stove Top: Remove lid and film. Pour mac & cheese into saucepan. Heat thoroughly (165° F). Do not boil.
The Panera mac and cheese offers a convenient and creamy meal option that many guests enjoy for its rich flavor and quick preparation. While some guests appreciate its restaurant-like taste and texture, others have noted inconsistencies in quality and flavor, with some experiencing a chemical or plastic taste. Overall, it serves as a comforting choice for busy weeknights, especially for families looking for a quick meal.
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2 September, 2026Verified purchase
Gross texture
I enjoy the smaller containers but for whatever reason the big containers (this item) has an entirely different texture to it? Also, I know this is a convenience item but why does it have an entire days worth of sodium in it?
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15 August, 2026Verified purchase
yum!
this is my favorite. I take it for lunch everyday. Just as good as in the restaurant
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13 August, 2026Verified purchase
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Always yum!
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9 August, 2026Verified purchase
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My grandkids love Panera mac and cheese. Its great that I can purchase several and give to them anytime without having to go to Panera. Tastes just like we get at Panera
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26 July, 2026Verified purchase
Happy for a while..but
I use to love these and happy to be able to get them at Target since I'm not able to travel much but the taste has changed. Everyones tastes buds are different so good luck.
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2 July, 2026Verified purchase
terrible
gross chemical taste, tried to get past it but was so overpowering
1 reply from Blount Customer Care team - 2 months ago
Hi Jessica, We're so sorry to hear about your experience and would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you. When you have a moment, please give our Customer Care Team a call at 800-274-2526 or email us at customercare@blountfinefoods.com. Please use 1114522 as your reference number when you contact us so we can better assist you. We look forward to hearing from you
Jessica
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16 June, 2026
plastic, icky
tasted oddly of plastic. not sure why I ate it.
1 reply from Blount Customer Care team - 3 months ago
Hi Kaitlin, We're sorry to hear that we missed the mark with this product. We would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you about your experience. Please give our Customer Care Team a call at 800-274-2526 or email us at customercare@blountfinefoods.com. When you contact us, please reference case #1113431 so we can better assist you. We look forward to hearing from you.
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25 May, 2026Verified purchase
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Seemed lacking, not a quality item.
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7 May, 2026
Yuck.
Tastes like plastic. The pasta is a weird texture, it never gets soft no matter how long you cook it. Just gross.
1 reply from Blount Customer Care team - 4 months ago
Hi Hilary, we’re sorry to hear the Panera Mac & Cheese missed the mark. What you described is not the experience we want our customers to have. Our Panera Mac & Cheese should have a creamy, rich cheese sauce with tender pasta that holds its shape while still being soft and enjoyable to eat. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We would like to hear more about your experience so our Quality Team can review this. Please contact our Customer Care team at 800-274-2526 and reference case #1111410 so we can learn more and assist further.
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24 April, 2026
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This tastes nothing like the Mac and cheese from Panera. It literally tastes like the plastic container it is in. Disgusting, waste of $7
1 reply from Blount Customer Care team - 4 months ago
Hello Gabriellesimone, Seems like we missed the mark on this product. We would like to speak with you about your experience. Please call us at Customer Care 800-274-2526 or email us at customercare@blountfinefoods.com and use reference # 1110887. We look forward to speaking with you.
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12 April, 2026Verified purchase
Pass!
Too much sodium, difficult microwave instructions, heavy sauce and unidentifiable pasta shapes.
1 reply from Blount Customer Care team - 5 months ago
We’re sorry to hear about your experience with our Mac & Cheese. This is not the quality we aim to deliver, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. It sounds like something may have missed the mark with the pasta quality. Our Quality Team would like to investigate this further. Please give our Customer Care team a call at 800-274-2526 and reference case number 1110045 so we can assist you directly. Thank you for your feedback.
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21 March, 2026Verified purchase
Yum
Our kids love this and its nice to have to save you on a week night when time is tight. We like to heat ours on stove vs microwave.
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19 March, 2026Verified purchase
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love it
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1 out of 5 stars
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17 March, 2026Verified purchase
Grainy and less flavor
Grain texture and curdled. The flavor is missing and not that strong. Texture is not the same as I have had before.
1 reply from Blount Customer Care team - 5 months ago
Hi Alex, we’re really sorry to hear about your recent experience with our Panera Bread Mac & Cheese. What you described isn’t the quality we aim to deliver, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We’d like to make this right, so please reach out to our Customer Care team at 800-274-2526. When you contact us, your case number is 1109047. We look forward to speaking with you.
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3 March, 2026Verified purchase
Fav mac and cheese
Love!! tastes just like getting it at the restaurant.
1 reply from Blount Customer Care team - 6 months ago
Hey Inbeers, thank you for sharing the love. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the Mac!
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20 February, 2026
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not like the original, mushy, and grainy
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29 January, 2026
Too much thin soupy sauce! Yuck!
I am actually very disappointed. This is the first time that I have bought it, and I will not be purchasing it again especially considering the price. There was way too much sauce for the amount of shells and instead of having a rich creamy cheese sauce, it was thin and soupy. Yuck!
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24 January, 2026
Doesn't taste the same
This used to be my absolute favorite, but now it tastes like chemicals. The flavor is legitimately disgusting and the texture is off.
1 reply from Blount Customer Care team - 7 months ago
Hi Rian, This does not sound right, and we would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you regarding your experience. Please give us a call at 800-274-2526 or email us at customercare@blountfinefoods.com, and be sure to reference case #1105425 so we can assist you promptly. We look forward to hearing from you.
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14 January, 2026Verified purchase
Product was curdled and not edible
I have never had an issue with this item in the past but for this purchase the cheese was curdled and it did not smell fresh. I threw it away.
1 reply from Blount Customer Care team - 8 months ago
Hi Marianne! Thank you for letting us know about your recent experience. We’re very sorry to hear that the cheese was curdled and did not smell fresh. We can understand why that would be disappointing. This is certainly not what we would expect, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We’d really like the opportunity to learn more and make this right for you. When you have a moment, please reach out to our Customer Care team at 800-274-2526 or customercare@blountfinefoods.com. Be sure to reference Case 1104912 so we can pull up your case notes. Thank you again for your feedback. We hope to connect with you soon.
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30 November, 2025Verified purchase
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One of my fav pastas. It’s great for taking to work for lunch. Way more pasta and cheaper than buying at the cafe
