options turn this classic dish into an even quicker and easier meal solution. You don't need to wait for water to boil, purchase a pound of cheese if you're making it from scratch, or deal with dirty dishes after the whole production. All there is to it is to pop it in the microwave for a few minutes and enjoy!
Unfortunately, this convenience comes at a cost to your health. Frozen mac & cheese is often loaded with excess calories, fat, and sodium. And because it's ready to heat and eat, you can't adjust the recipe to fit your health needs as you would when making it at home; there's no chance of opting for skim milk over 2%, swapping full-fat cheese for reduced-fat, or making sure you're not overdoing it on the salt shaker.
To help uncover the worst options in the freezer aisle, we spoke to registered dietitians, who gave us some advice on how to identify what makes a frozen mac & cheese product unhealthy.