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So, if you've had a box recently, you've already taste tested the new recipe, along with 50 million other people (that's how many boxes have been sold since the switch). "We told our fans about the change in ingredients now, because their approval was the ultimate test," Guidotti adds. Fair enough-they actually announced that their classic Blue Box recipe would be changing last April. "Since we knew that the new product tasted just as good as the old, we decided not to immediately shout the recipe change from the rooftops because we wanted fans to experience it for themselves without being prompted," says Guidotti. The ingredients have been updated since the change was made, Kraft just haven't been advertising it till now. Top with a layer of Colby-Monterey Jack cheese. Top macaroni with Provolone cheese, another layer of macaroni, a layer of mozzarella and a third layer of macaroni. Funny enough, though, the nutrition label hasn't been lying. Kraft Macaroni and Cheese is a quick and easy dish that takes only a matter of minutes to prepare It is often enjoyed without adding any extra ingredients, as it is smooth, creamy, and delicious. Spread the Cheddar cheese over the bottom of the baking dish.
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The taste remains the same, says Guidotti-as evidenced by literally no one noticing over the past three months. "We saw the opportunity to improve our ingredient line." At the same time, our loyal fans didn't want us to mess with the iconic look or taste of their ," Greg Guidotti, vice president of meal solutions for Kraft Heinz, tells SELF over email. "Over the years, people were telling us they wanted to feel better about the ingredients in the foods they eat and serve their families. Artificial flavors and preservatives are out in the new recipe, too, but one of the natural preservatives is sodium, as CNN points out. That electric orange hue is no longer due to dyes yellow 5 and 6 (because what are those, even?)-paprika, annatto, and turmeric are keeping the food's vibrant color. Kraft changed its Mac & Cheese recipe on the DL last December, ditching artificial flavors and colors in a big way. Kraft Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese White Cheddar & Italian Herbs. Ships from and sold by Innovative Paradigm. Your favorite childhood food got a surprisingly healthy update-three months ago. This item: Kraft Deluxe Four Cheese Macaroni and Cheese Meal (14 oz Boxes, Pack of 12) 33.24 (0.20/Ounce) Usually ships within 1 to 2 months.