Annie's Homegrown Organic Shells & Aged Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Last refreshed Sep 8, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An organic, real cheddar alternative to the mainstream boxed brands, priced for shoppers who care more about ingredients than portion size.
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ASIN: B000VK4910Category: Macaroni & Cheese
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Overview
A 6 oz box of Annie's organic pasta shells paired with a real aged cheddar cheese sauce, USDA certified organic with no artificial flavors or synthetic colors. Ready in about 10 minutes on the stovetop.
Annie's positions this as the organic, real-cheese alternative to conventional boxed mac and cheese, built on aged cheddar rather than a processed cheese blend. The 6 oz box sits below the 7.25 to 12 oz range of Kraft and Velveeta, which is worth noting for anyone used to those larger portions.
- 6 oz box, USDA certified organic
- Real aged cheddar cheese sauce
- No artificial flavors or synthetic colors
- Ready in about 10 minutes
Who it's for
Shoppers who want organic ingredients and real aged cheddar over processed cheese powder or blends, and who are comfortable paying more for that. Less of a fit for anyone shopping strictly by lowest price per box or wanting a larger portion.
Pros and cons
- USDA certified organic ingredients
- Made with real aged cheddar cheese
- No artificial flavors or synthetic colors
- Ready in about 10 minutes
- Smaller 6 oz box than most rivals
- Typically priced higher per box
Performance notes
The box combines organic pasta shells with a real aged cheddar cheese sauce mix, cooked on the stovetop in about 10 minutes following the package steps. Being a smaller 6 oz box, it yields fewer servings than the 7.25 to 12 oz boxes from Kraft or Velveeta, so portion planning should account for the difference.
Specifications
| Brand | Annie's Homegrown |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Annie's Shells and Cheddar organic?
Yes, it is USDA certified organic.
What kind of cheese does it use?
A real aged cheddar cheese sauce rather than a processed cheese powder.
How big is the box compared to Kraft or Velveeta?
At 6 oz it is smaller than Kraft's 7.25 oz or Velveeta's 12 oz boxes, so it yields fewer servings.