Kraft Original Mac and Cheese Dinner 7.25 oz
- Size: 0.45 pounds
- Item Weight: 0.51 pounds
- Flavor: Original
- Allergen Information: Milk, Wheat
Last refreshed Sep 8, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A reliable, inexpensive pantry staple for a fast kids meal or side dish, built on decades of the same simple recipe rather than any gourmet cheese sauce.
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ASIN: B000PXZZQGModel: 021000658831Category: Macaroni & Cheese
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Overview
A 7.25 oz box of Kraft's original macaroni and cheese dinner, the classic cheese powder recipe that has been a pantry staple since 1937. Makes about 3.5 servings and needs only milk and butter or margarine added at home.
This is the plain, no-frills version of the Kraft blue box, built for speed rather than gourmet flavor. It carries no artificial flavors, preservatives or synthetic dyes, and it is EBT eligible, which matters for households shopping on a food budget. It is not trying to be a from-scratch cheese sauce; it is the shelf-stable standby that has barely changed in decades.
- 7.25 oz box, about 3.5 servings
- Original flavor cheese powder mix
- No artificial flavors, dyes or preservatives
- SNAP EBT eligible
Who it's for
Parents who need a five-minute side dish or kids meal on a busy night, and anyone who grew up on the blue box and wants the same taste. Not for someone chasing a rich, restaurant-style cheese sauce or trying to avoid processed cheese powder.
Pros and cons
- Ready in under 10 minutes
- No artificial flavors, dyes or preservatives
- EBT eligible for grocery budgets
- Shelf stable for pantry storage
- Requires milk and butter you supply
- Powdered sauce, not real melted cheese
- One box serves about 3.5 people
Performance notes
The box holds dry macaroni pasta and a packet of powdered original cheese sauce mix. Boil the pasta, drain it, then stir in the powder along with milk and butter or margarine to form the sauce, a process that takes about seven to nine minutes start to finish. The result is a soft, mild cheese flavor rather than a sharp or tangy one.
Specifications
| Brand | Kraft Mac & Cheese |
|---|---|
| Model | 021000658831 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | 0.45 pounds |
| Item Weight | 0.51 pounds |
| Package Size Name | Box |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | All Ages |
| Included components | |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Unit Count | 0.45 pounds |
| Other details | |
| Flavor | Original |
| Allergen Information | Milk, Wheat |
| Diet Type | Vegetarian |
| Specialty | No Artificial Flavor |
| Item Form | Solid |
| Container Type | Box |
| Cuisine | North American |
| Region of Origin | USA |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | KRAFT MACARRON&CHEESE 35/7.2Z |
| Item Type Name | DINNERS-DRY |
| MAKES ABOUT 3.5 SERVINGS | Perfect as snacks, sides, kids meals or addition to easy meals |
Frequently asked questions
How many servings does one box of Kraft Original Mac and Cheese make?
About 3.5 servings, depending on portion size.
What do I need to add to make it?
Just milk and butter or margarine, stirred in after cooking the pasta.
Does this contain artificial dyes or preservatives?
No, Kraft states it has no artificial flavors, preservatives or dyes.