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Main St Bistro Macaroni & Cheese, Baked 20 oz
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Main St Bistro Macaroni & Cheese, Baked 20 oz

Main St Bistro
20 oz
Available at Foodtown
290
Calories
15g
Protein
2g
Sugars
960mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
107
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Main St Bistro Macaroni & Cheese, Baked 20 oz reads like a modern convenience take on a classic American casserole. You'd typically find it in the frozen prepared foods aisle, shelved alongside other frozen entrées, pot pies and boxed mac & cheese varieties, or near microwavable sides for easy weeknight pairing. The product leans into homey, Main Street imagery — packaging and copy emphasize a made-from-scratch taste and real cheddar cheese, positioning it for busy families and value-minded shoppers who want comforting flavor with minimal prep. Marketing leans on nostalgia and simplicity rather than health-forward claims; label highlights include ‘‘made-from-scratch taste’’ and ‘‘real cheddar cheese,’’ while there are no organic seals or prominent natural certification marks. Sensory expectations are familiar: creamy, rich cheese sauce, tender elbow macaroni, and a golden-brown baked top that invites serving straight from the tray. The boxed, microwavable tray with film makes reheating in microwave or oven quick; the heating ritual — unwrap, heat, let rest, scoop onto plates — is part of its convenience appeal. In plain processing context, this is a ready-to-heat manufactured casserole with added stabilizers, emulsifiers and a preservative to maintain texture and shelf life. It fits smoothly into American grocery culture as a comfort side or main for potlucks, weeknight dinners, and family gatherings where time is limited but familiar, indulgent flavors are desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium960mg42%
Total Carbohydrate29g11%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
Protein15g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Cooked, Macaroni, (Semolina, Wheat, Flour, (Enriched, with, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid],, Egg, White),, Water,, Pasteurized, Process, Cheese, Spread, (Cheddar, and, Colby, Cheese, [Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes],, Water,, Whey,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Skim, Milk,, Milk, Fat,, Salt,, Carrageenan,, Cellulose, Gum),, Cheddar, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Annatto, Extract, [Color],, Natamycin, [Natural, Mold, Inhibitor)),, Cheddar, Club, Cheese, (Cheddar, Cheese, [Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes],, Water,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Salt,, Annatto, [Color]),, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Salt,, Dextrose,, Onion, Base, (Onion, Granules,, Salt,, Corn, Oil,, Maltodextrin, [from, Corn],, Sugar,, Potato, Flour,, Natural, Flavoring),, Annatto, Extract, (Color),, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservative)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Corn Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Annatto Extract - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (processed cheese spread with emulsifiers, stabilizers, whey protein concentrate, modified starch, maltodextrin, potassium sorbate) and is a ready-to-heat manufactured product, consistent with an ultra-processed classification.

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Common Questions about Main St Bistro Macaroni & Cheese, Baked 20 oz

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This creamy mac and cheese packs a decent protein punch with 15 grams per serving, which is great if you're looking for something filling. However, it does have a higher sodium content (960 mg) and contains processed ingredients, so it's best enjoyed in moderation rather than as a daily staple.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
back-to-school

Vibe:

nostalgiccomfortingconvenientindulgent
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