
Bob Evans Tasteful Sides Macaroni & Cheese
What You Should Know
Bob Evans Tasteful Sides Macaroni & Cheese is a ready-to-heat comfort side dish positioned as a convenient, homestyle option for busy American shoppers. You'd typically find it in the refrigerated prepared foods section or in a chilled display near other heat-and-serve sides — think refrigerated mashed potatoes, stuffing, pot pies and microwaveable family meals. Shoppers reach for it on hectic weeknights, for potlucks, game-day spreads, or as an easy addition to a Sunday family dinner. The Bob Evans brand leans on rural, family-oriented imagery and nostalgia, appealing to adults who want the feel of home-cooked food with minimal effort; marketing targets value-conscious parents and caretakers seeking familiar comfort foods. The label aesthetic is straightforward and comforting rather than trendy — warm colors and product photography, with no organic certification; packaging may imply "homestyle" or "made with real cheese" cues but generally does not carry health-food claims. Sensory-wise the product delivers creamy, smooth mac and cheese with tender elbow pasta and a glossy, slightly elastic cheese sauce from processed cheese components; textures range from saucy and rich to slightly gelatinous where stabilizers act. It comes in a plastic tub or thermal tray meant for microwave/oven reheating, encouraging a short, routinized ritual of heat-and-serve convenience after a long day. From a processing perspective, this is a highly processed convenience product combining dairy, processed cheese spreads, emulsifiers, modified starches and vegetable oils to deliver consistent taste and shelf stability. It reads as a familiar, pragmatic indulgence in American grocery culture.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Cooked, Enriched, Pasta, (Water,, Elbow, Macaroni, [Semolina, (Wheat),, Niacin,, Iron, (Ferrous, Sulfate),, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid]),, Milk,, Water,, Pasteurized, Process, Cheese, Spread, (American, Cheese, [Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes],, Water,, Whey,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Milkfat,, Salt,, Sodium-Alginate,, Lactic, Acid,, Apo-Carotenal, (Color)),, Cheddar, Club, Cheese, (Cheddar, Cheese, [Cultured, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes],, Water,, Salt,, Apo-Carotenal, (Color)),, Margarine, (Soybean, Oil,, Water,, Salt,, Hydrogenated, Cottonseed, Oil,, Soy, Lecithin,, Vegetable, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Artificial, Flavor,, Vitamin, A, Palmitate),, Modified, Food, Starch,, Salt,, Cultured, Nonfat, Dry, Milk..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •Vegetable Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
- •Apo-Carotenal - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains processed cheese spreads, margarine with hydrogenated oils, emulsifiers, modified food starch and other additives typical of ultraprocessed foods, indicating a NOVA level 4 classification.
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Common Questions about Bob Evans Tasteful Sides Macaroni & Cheese
Well, that depends on what you're comparing it to! With 300 calories per serving and 11 grams of protein, it can be a filling option. However, it's also high in sodium (1190mg), so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.
