RESTAURANT EDITION MAC AND CHEESE: One 9.5 oz box of Kraft Restaurant Edition Romano Cacio e Pepe Flavored Mac and Cheese
QUALITY INGREDIENTS, ICONIC TASTE: Made with pipette pasta, cracked black pepper and Romano cheese
PIPETTE PASTA: Our mac and cheese box comes with pipette pasta and cheese sauce mix
MADE WITH REAL CHEESE: Our restaurant-style Kraft mac n cheese is made with real cheese, and no artificial flavors, preservatives or dyes
STAY IN AND DINE OUT: Kraft elevated macaroni and cheese lets you enjoy restaurant-quality dining from the comfort of your own home
CHEESY AND DELICIOUS: Each box of mac n cheese makes about 4 servings of cheesy goodness
SNAP EBT ELIGIBLE: Kraft mac and cheese boxes are a part of a wide range of SNAP EBT eligible items
Description
Stay in and dine out with Kraft Mac and Cheese Restaurant Edition Romano Cacio e Pepe flavored Mac and Cheese. Made with quality ingredients, our restaurant-style macaroni and cheese delivers an iconic taste with a hint of spice. It's the classic bowl of Kraft you know and love, elevated with cracked black pepper and Romano cheese. Complete with pipette pasta with ridges made for holding onto sauce, Kraft mac and cheese is delicious down to the last bite. Our peppery macaroni and cheese is made with real cheese, and no artificial flavors, preservatives or dyes for some real cheesy goodness. To prepare, bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in pipette pasta, then let simmer for 12 to 14 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta without rinsing, then return to saucepan. Add butter, milk and cheese sauce mix, then stir until creamy and smooth. If desired, top with fresh cracked black pepper for a chef's touch. Great for quick and easy mealtime solutions or family dinner sides, Kraft macaroni and cheese lets you enjoy restaurant-quality dining from the comfort of your own home. A fan of our Restaurant Edition Romano Cacio e Pepe Flavored Mac and Cheese? Make sure to try some of our other box mac and cheese flavors to find more of what you love.
Serving Size: 64.0 g
Serving Per Container: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g4%
Saturated Fat 1.5g9%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 450mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Sugars 5g
Added Sugars 0g0%
Protein 10g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 110mg8%
Iron 1.8mg10%
Potassium 230mg4%
* Percentage of Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Amount Per Recommended Serving
Calories: 380
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g22%
Saturated Fat 10g52%
Trans Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 45mg16%
Sodium 460mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 43g16%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Sugars 6g
Added Sugars 0g0%
Protein 10g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 140mg10%
Iron 1.8mg10%
Potassium 260mg6%
* Percentage of Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients:
enriched macaroni product (durum wheat semolina, wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate [iron], thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cheese sauce mix (whey, romano cheese [part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], milk, maltodextrin, romano cheese [pasteurized cow's milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], whey protein concentrate, black pepper, salt, sodium phosphate, contains less than 2% of modified food starch, sodium triphosphate, citric acid, cellulose gel, cellulose gum, enzymes, cream, cheese culture)
Allergens & Warnings:
CONTAINS: WHEAT, MILK
Package Quantity: 1
TCIN: 95016499
UPC: 021000086603
Item Number (DPCI): 212-14-0151
Origin: Made in the USA
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 1.75 inches length x 4.5 inches width x 7.25 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 9.504 ounces
Return details
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This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest. If purchased online with SNAP EBT, this item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup. This 90-day return window is required by SNAP.
The Kraft Romano Cacio e Pepe offers a unique twist on traditional mac and cheese, featuring a creamy texture and a bold pepper flavor that stands out. While many guests appreciate the elevated taste and ease of preparation, some find the pepper intensity overwhelming. This dish is perfect for those who enjoy a peppery kick and want a quick, satisfying meal. It's a great option for adventurous eaters looking to elevate their mac and cheese experience.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
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3 September, 2026
Not good
One word. Pepper
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3 out of 5 stars
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30 August, 2026
Good but way to much pepper
Way too much black pepper! It tastes like you dumped a whole container of black pepper on it. The flavor was good minus the black pepper but there is an extreme amount on it so it is unavoidable. If you like super strong pepper then you will probably like it.
Louise
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3 out of 5 stars
27 August, 2026
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Cacio e pepe pasta
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The packaging of the product was super nice to look at and the designs on the front were nice to tell you exactly what you are buying and makiny. It was very easy to make so I really appreciate that! The only requirements to make the sauce were butter and milk which was perfect since they’re items I normally have on hand. I do want to say that I love the shape of this pasta since it grabbed onto the sauce very nicely and it’s similar to shells. My one big gripe with this product was the flavor overall of the sauce - it is way too peppery for me. I had a few bites and my mouth was just completely on fire, even though this isn’t a spicy product. I wish there was less black pepper in the sauce as I believe that would improve the taste of this very much! The cheese taste of the sauce was lovely though whenever I did mainly get that flavor through the pepper. I do love cacio e pepe products but this one was just a little too heavy for me!
DanaD
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3 out of 5 stars
23 August, 2026
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Pasta!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Hi all! I received this product from Influenster as a free package. I think this was easy to make, simple directions to follow. Tasted better than the other two.
PhanydaL
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2 out of 5 stars
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22 August, 2026Verified purchase
Pepper overwhelm
Pepper overwhelm! I know Cacio E Pepe should be peppery but this is the only flavor I could taste. None of the subtle creaminess in the real dish. I expected this premium Kraft to be delicious and well tested but it’s not great. Disappointing!
Cal
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3 out of 5 stars
22 August, 2026
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Well balanced
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The portion is a lot smaller than I expected it to be. It is pretty good but it’s also a bit plain. The product has a great balance of flavor and has good texture.
GenT
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2 out of 5 stars
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22 August, 2026
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Too much pepper!
Allison
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2 out of 5 stars
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17 August, 2026Verified purchase
Perks: you will turn into a fire breathing dragon
Chiming in with the other reviews that the pepper here is way, way too strong. You can’t taste anything else and eating this was not an enjoyable experience. Will be throwing the rest away.
Marnmo
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4 out of 5 stars
16 August, 2026
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so good
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] it was very delicious and enjoyable. I really liked it. It felt really good in the mouth. It was easy to do. The texture was nice and it looked really appetizing not too salty.
SophiaT
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1 out of 5 stars
15 August, 2026
Do not buy!
Way too much pepper. Im better off making my own way. And im the type who can handle spice. Get it together, Kraft!
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3 out of 5 stars
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9 August, 2026Verified purchase
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This Mac and cheese taste very good but I was caught off guard with the amount of spice it has from the black pepper in the sauce mix. Would recommend maybe only using half to minimize the spice.
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1 out of 5 stars
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9 August, 2026Verified purchase
Way too much pepper
Way too peppery. Took a few bites and had to throw it away.
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1 out of 5 stars
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8 August, 2026Verified purchase
Too much pepper
Would have been good with less pepper. The pepper was so overpowering that it was too spicy for my kids to eat
Kristal
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3 out of 5 stars
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29 July, 2026Verified purchase
Peppery
Very peppery! Too peppery for me.
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2 out of 5 stars
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26 July, 2026Verified purchase
Too much black pepper - too spicy for the kids
I like black pepper but this was a LOT of pepper. The kids couldn't eat it.
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3 out of 5 stars
26 July, 2026
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Edible but not Great
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] While I would say this specific flavor is edible (to my taste at least), I’m not a particular fan seeing as the black pepper is overpowering. The consistency is fine, but unfortunately, most of it went uneaten at dinner. I would think this would be a big hit for black pepper lovers!
AlondraN
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3 out of 5 stars
24 July, 2026
originally posted on myfoodandfamily.com
Too Much Pepper
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The cheese flavor in this was good but there was way too much pepper for my liking. I wouldn’t compare it to a traditional Cacio E Pepe but still not bad for boxed Mac and cheese.
MirandaZ
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1 out of 5 stars
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24 July, 2026Verified purchase
Pepper Explosion
Extreme pepper! Burned like fire. Ate two bites then threw it out. Yes, I understand it’s supposed to be peppery, but this is inedible. Maybe some of us got defective boxes.
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1 out of 5 stars
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24 July, 2026Verified purchase
really wanted to like it
read the reviews and honestly thought people were exaggerating... I like pepper but this is pepper overload. I had to drown it in parmesan cheese to eat it and I didnt enjoy it tbh.
LuvBeauty
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23 July, 2026Verified purchase
Awful
This tasted like nothing but black pepper. Very spicy! Unless you like eating black pepper in spoonfuls I would not recommend.
