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Nutrition per serving
Protein14% · 43g
Carbs31% · 94g
Fat55% · 76g
7g
Fiber
1690mg
Sodium
3.4g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
📊 How this meal stacks up
Benchmarked against every meal in our database
Protein rank
62th pctl
More protein than 62% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
3.4g /100cal
Leaner than 12% of meals
vs Veggie average
59% heavier
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Avg800
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✓ High fiber✕ Lower sodium
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Allergens & dietary
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Dietary✓ Easy Prep✓ Pork-free
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Ingredients
Cheddar Cheese
Cavatappi Pasta
Cream Cheese
Cream Sauce Base
White Wine Vinegar
Jalapeño
Broccoli
Mushroom Stock Concentrate
Tomato
Panko Breadcrumbs
Everything Bagel Seasoning
Garlic Powder
Cooking Oil
Salt
Cooking Spray
Sugar
Butter
Black Pepper
How to make it
1
Adjust racks to top and middle positions and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces if necessary.Toss broccoli on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 15-20 minutes. TIP: If you added any other items to your meal (apps, sides, and/or dessert), you can get started on them now!
2
Meanwhile, melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add panko, Everything Bagel Seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a small bowl. Wipe out pan.Once water is boiling, add cavatappi to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Drain, then return pasta to pot.
3
While pasta cooks, in pan used for panko, whisk together cream sauce base and 1 cup water (2 cups for 4 servings) over medium heat. Bring to a simmer.Add cream cheese, stock concentrate, and garlic powder. Cook, whisking, until cream cheese is fully incorporated and sauce is smooth, 2-3 minutes.Remove from heat. Whisk in three-quarters of the cheddar and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) until melted and smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
4
Transfer cheese sauce to pot with drained cavatappi; stir to combine.Coat an 8-by-8-inch baking dish (9-by-13-inch baking dish for 4 servings) with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer mac ’n’ cheese to prepared baking dish.Top with remaining cheddar and bake on middle rack until browned, 12-15 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
5
While mac ’n’ cheese bakes, halve jalapeño lengthwise, removing ribs and seeds for less heat; thinly slice crosswise into half-moons. Dice tomato into ½-inch pieces.
6
In a second small microwave-safe bowl, combine jalapeño, 1 tsp vinegar, ¼ tsp sugar, and a pinch of salt (for 4 servings, use 2 tsp vinegar, ½ tsp sugar, and a big pinch of salt). (Save remaining vinegar for another use.) Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 30 seconds. Set aside to pickle, stirring occasionally.
7
Serve broccoli, mac ’n’ cheese, toasted panko, tomato, and pickled jalapeño family style and let everyone build their own plate. (Don't forget to serve with any extra items you may have ordered to build out your meal!)
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Adjust racks to top and middle positions and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces if necessary.Toss broccoli on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 15-20 minutes. TIP: If you added any other items to your meal (apps, sides, and/or dessert), you can get started on them now!
2
Step 2
Meanwhile, melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add panko, Everything Bagel Seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a small bowl. Wipe out pan.Once water is boiling, add cavatappi to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Drain, then return pasta to pot.
3
Step 3
While pasta cooks, in pan used for panko, whisk together cream sauce base and 1 cup water (2 cups for 4 servings) over medium heat. Bring to a simmer.Add cream cheese, stock concentrate, and garlic powder. Cook, whisking, until cream cheese is fully incorporated and sauce is smooth, 2-3 minutes.Remove from heat. Whisk in three-quarters of the cheddar and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) until melted and smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
4
Step 4
Transfer cheese sauce to pot with drained cavatappi; stir to combine.Coat an 8-by-8-inch baking dish (9-by-13-inch baking dish for 4 servings) with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer mac ’n’ cheese to prepared baking dish.Top with remaining cheddar and bake on middle rack until browned, 12-15 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
5
Step 5
While mac ’n’ cheese bakes, halve jalapeño lengthwise, removing ribs and seeds for less heat; thinly slice crosswise into half-moons. Dice tomato into ½-inch pieces.
6
Step 6
In a second small microwave-safe bowl, combine jalapeño, 1 tsp vinegar, ¼ tsp sugar, and a pinch of salt (for 4 servings, use 2 tsp vinegar, ½ tsp sugar, and a big pinch of salt). (Save remaining vinegar for another use.) Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 30 seconds. Set aside to pickle, stirring occasionally.
7
Step 7
Serve broccoli, mac ’n’ cheese, toasted panko, tomato, and pickled jalapeño family style and let everyone build their own plate. (Don't forget to serve with any extra items you may have ordered to build out your meal!)
Mac ’n’ Cheese Bar, HelloFresh Meal Review & Calories is one of HelloFresh's Veggie plan recipes, plant-forward, pre-portioned, and 1270 cal per serving. Part of 90+ weekly kits that rotate across Classic, Family, Fit & Wholesome, and Quick & Easy plans.
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puts Mac ’n’ Cheese Bar with HelloFresh's Mac ’n’ Cheese Bar: 1270 calories, 43g protein. Veggie meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan. on the menu as a prepared dish that holds up on a weeknight without asking much of the cook. At 1270 calories per serving and 43 g of protein, the numbers fit most balanced eating frameworks without adjustment.
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Daily calorie contribution64% of 2,000 cal target
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
💪 High-Protein
✓ Perfect for
High-protein goals
⚠ Not ideal for
Strict calorie restriction
Vegans
Strict keto
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mac ’n’ Cheese Bar?
Mac ’n’ Cheese Bar contains 1270 calories and 43 g of protein per serving, portioned as HelloFresh's Mac ’n’ Cheese Bar: 1270 calories, 43g protein. Veggie meal. Recipe, ingredients, and nutrition from MealFan..
Which meal service offers Mac ’n’ Cheese Bar?
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❓ Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mac ’n’ Cheese Bar?+
Mac ’n’ Cheese Bar has 1270 calories per serving, with 43g protein, 94g carbs, 76g fat.
Is Mac ’n’ Cheese Bar high in protein?+
Yes. It delivers 43g of protein per serving, which we count as high-protein.
How long does Mac ’n’ Cheese Bar take to make?+
About 10 minutes, rated medium difficulty, and it serves 2.
Does Mac ’n’ Cheese Bar list its allergens?+
HelloFresh does not itemize allergens for this meal, check the package label before cooking, especially for serious allergies.
Cheddar Cheese
Cavatappi Pasta
Cream Cheese
Cream Sauce Base
White Wine Vinegar
Jalapeño
Broccoli
Mushroom Stock Concentrate
Tomato
Panko Breadcrumbs
Everything Bagel Seasoning
Garlic Powder
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