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Stouffers Classics Macaroni & Cheese with Broccoli
Frozen Foods
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Stouffers Classics Macaroni & Cheese with Broccoli

Stouffer's
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
420
Calories
19g
Protein
5g
Sugars
1070mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
53
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Stouffer's Single Serve Macaroni & Cheese with Broccoli is a frozen convenience entrée found in the supermarket’s frozen dinners aisle, typically stacked near other microwaveable entrees, frozen vegetables, and family-style mac & cheese trays. Shoppers encounter it during quick weekly runs, back-to-school shopping, or when stocking a freezer for busy weeknights. The product positions itself as a classic comfort-meal solution from a legacy frozen-food brand; marketing leans on convenience, reliability, and homey American comfort rather than gourmet or organic cues, appealing to time-pressed parents, students, and solo diners. The front label highlights “real cheddar cheese” and visible broccoli to suggest quality, but it carries no organic certification or natural/clean-label guarantees beyond familiar ingredient names. In plain language, this is a processed, ready-to-heat frozen meal made from prepared pasta, dairy-based cheese sauces, stabilizers, and seasonings. Sensory expectations include tender, freshly made-style pasta enveloped in a creamy, slightly tangy cheddar sauce with soft broccoli florets; texture is smooth and saucy with occasional denser pockets of processed cheese. Packaging is a single-serve, microwave-safe tray with a printed cardboard sleeve and peelable film—designed for quick heating and minimal cleanup. The ritual is uncomplicated: pull from the freezer, pierce or peel, microwave, stir, and eat straight from the tray or plate—often late weeknights, quick lunches, or as a simple side for a family meal. Overall it fits American grocery culture as a dependable, familiar frozen comfort food that trades fresh-ingredient cachet for speed and predictability.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories420
% Daily Value*
Total Fat18g23%
Saturated Fat9g45%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium1070mg47%
Total Carbohydrate64g23%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars5g
Protein19g
* 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, PASTA, (WATER,, SEMOLINA, WHEAT, FLOUR,, WHEAT, GLUTEN),, SKIM, MILK,, BROCCOLI,, WATER,, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (CULTURED, MILK,, SALT,, ENZYMES,, ANNATTO, COLOR),, CHEDDAR, CLUB, CHEESE, (CHEDDAR, CHEESE, [CULTURED, MILK,, SALT,, ENZYMES],, WATER,, SALT,, ANNATTO, COLOR),, SOYBEAN, OIL,, 2%, OR, LESS, OF, BLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR,, SALT,, POTASSIUM, SALT,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, XANTHAN, GUM,, LACTIC, ACID,, CALCIUM, LACTATE..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • SOYBEAN OIL - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • ANNATTO COLOR - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo 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 industrially formulated ingredients (processed cheese blends, stabilizers like xanthan gum, bleached flour, yeast extract, and added salts/oils) and is a ready-to-heat frozen product, characteristics consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Stouffers Classics Macaroni & Cheese with Broccoli

When it comes to the Stouffer's mac and cheese with broccoli, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people. It's relatively high in protein, with 19 grams per serving, which is great if you're looking for something hearty. However, it does pack a decent amount of sodium at 1070 mg, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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