Panera Bread Mac & Cheese - 16oz
$6.99 ($0.44/ounce)
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Guests are saying
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.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.3 out of 5 stars with 687 reviews
quality: 3.84 out of 5
taste: 3.77 out of 5
value: 3.5 out of 5
68% would recommend
170 recommendations
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
22 September, 2026
Mehhhh
Was looking for Bob Evans (I know what you're thinking, how bourgeois of me, but B.E. is good standard, old fashioned, tastes homemade), settled for this. I thought, "Wow! Cool!" but nah....very bland, the shells are nice, the sauce isn't runny, just no flavor, lots of sodium (read the label, I didn't at first). It's not terrible, just not outstanding. Guess Target quit carrying Bob Evans.
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
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?
1 reply from Blount Customer Care team - 27 days ago
Hi Holly, I’m sorry to hear you were disappointed with our Mac & Cheese. We would really appreciate the opportunity to speak with you further about your experience and learn more about what happened. 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 reference #1117417 when contacting us. We look forward to speaking with you and appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
15 August, 2026Verified purchase
yum!
this is my favorite. I take it for lunch everyday. Just as good as in the restaurant
5 out of 5 stars
13 August, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Always yum!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
9 August, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
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
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
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.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
2 July, 2026Verified purchase
terrible
gross chemical taste, tried to get past it but was so overpowering
1 reply from Blount Customer Care team - 3 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
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
16 June, 2026
plastic, icky
tasted oddly of plastic. not sure why I ate it.
1 reply from Blount Customer Care team - 4 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.
1 out of 5 stars
25 May, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Seemed lacking, not a quality item.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
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 - 5 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.
1 out of 5 stars
24 April, 2026
(no review title)
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 - 5 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.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
12 April, 2026Verified purchase
Pass!
Too much sodium, difficult microwave instructions, heavy sauce and unidentifiable pasta shapes.
1 reply from Blount Customer Care team - 6 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.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
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.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
19 March, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
love it
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
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 - 6 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.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
3 March, 2026Verified purchase
Fav mac and cheese
Love!! tastes just like getting it at the restaurant.
1 reply from Blount Customer Care team - 7 months ago
Hey Inbeers, thank you for sharing the love. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the Mac!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
20 February, 2026
(no review title)
not like the original, mushy, and grainy
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
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!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
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 - 8 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.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
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 - 9 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.