Stouffer's Professional Spicy Hot Macaroni and Cheese, 36 x 7.7 oz Pouch
Stouffer’s Professional Spicy Hot Macaroni and Cheese, available exclusively through Sysco, brings a bold twist to a comfort food classic with gemelli pasta smothered in a creamy, ghost pepper-flavored cheese sauce. This spicy hot macaroni and cheese delivers the perfect balance of familiar cheesy comfort and bold, spicy heat—ideal for operators looking to add on-trend flavor with minimal prep. Stouffer’s Professional ready-to-serve spicy pasta dish with creamy ghost pepper cheese sauce works well as a main entrée, side or topping.
- SYSCO® Exclusive
- Spiced with ghost peppers, chili peppers and jalapeños for bold, in-demand heat in a comfort classic
- Vegetarian, made with real cheese and no artificial colors* (*added colors from natural sources) and no artificial flavors
- Preportioned, single-serve boil-in-bag format perfect for foodservice mac and cheese needs and helps reduce food waste
- Long shelf life of 540 days when frozen at a maximum temperature of -13°F and a minimum temperature of -18°F
- Creative blank canvas for endless menu possibilities
Ingredients
COOKED ENRICHED PASTA (WATER, SEMOLINA, EGG WHITE, EGG, NIACIN, FERROUS SULPHATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SKIM MILK, AMERICAN CHEESE SPREAD (CHEDDAR AND COLBY CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, WHEY, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SKIM MILK, MILKFAT, SALT, CARRAGEENAN, CELLULOSE GUM), SOYBEAN OIL, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), JALAPENO PEPPERS, 2% OR LESS OF CHILI PEPPER PUREE (PEPPERS, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVES]), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, JALAPENO PUREE (JALAPENOS, SALT, ACETIC ACID), SALT, CHEESE FLAVOR (CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, SALT, ENZYMES, CULTURES, PHOSPHORIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM), BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, PAPRIKA OLEORESIN (COLOR), POTASSIUM SALT, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, YEAST EXTRACT, ONION POWDER, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE, NATURAL EXTRACTIVES OF CHILI PEPPER, NATURAL EXTRACTIVES OF GHOST PEPPERS.
Allergens
CONTAINS: EGG, WHEAT, MILK.
| Nutrition Item and Amount per Serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Total Fat 22g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium 980mg | 43% |
| Total Carbohydrate 35g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 8g | |
| Incl. 0g Added Sugars | 0% |
| Protein 15g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Iron 1.3mg | 8% |
| Calcium 310mg | 25% |
| Potassium 410mg | 8% |
| * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
*Please refer to the product label for the most accurate nutrition, ingredient, and allergen information. Product label may be found on pack, corrugate box, or on an insert inside the box.
| Shelf Life | 540 days |
|---|---|
| Preparation Instructions | Single-Serve Macaroni and Cheese Preparation Instructions Equipment Handling Instructions Boiling Water: Place pouch in boiling water; rotate several times during cooking. Carefully remove using tongs. If frozen (0°F), cook for 16 mins 30 secs. If thawed (40°F or below), cook for 15 mins 30 secs. Microwave Oven: (1100-watt) Cut pouch and place upright in a small microwave-safe bowl. If frozen (0°F), cook for 2 mins, massage pouch, then cook for an additional 1 min 40 secs. If thawed (40°F or below), cook for 1 min, massage pouch, then cook for an additional 1 min 15 secs. Combi-Oven: (Preheated, 212°F, Full Fan) Set combi-oven to the steam setting with fan speed on high. Place pouch on a perforated tray on a baking sheet in the combi-oven. Remove the pouch halfway through cooking, massage gently, flip pouch over and place back into the oven. Carefully remove using tongs. If frozen (0°F), cook for 14 mins. If thawed (40°F or below), cook for 11 mins 30 secs. For Food Safety and Quality follow cooking instructions: Cook product to internal temperature of 165°F/74°C. Stouffer’s Professional Spicy Hot Macaroni and Cheese brings a bold twist to a comfort food classic with gemelli pasta smothered in a creamy, spicy, pepper–flavored cheese sauce. This ghost pepper mac and cheese dish delivers the perfect balance of familiar cheesy comfort and bold, spicy heat—ideal for operators looking to add on-trend flavor with minimal prep. This ready-to-serve spicy pasta dish with creamy ghost pepper cheese sauce works well as a main entrée, side or topping. Add an extra element of comfort to stuffed jalapeños with spicy hot mac filling or feature pizza with spicy hot mac spread. Get creative with Tex-Mex and Latin-inspired dishes or turn up the heat on countless traditional comfort classics. Let customers get creative and offer an assortment of toppings like proteins, vegetables and hot sauces. Or feature a mac-and-cheese bar for game days, National Macaroni and Cheese Day or other special food occasions. |
| Storage Instructions | KEEP FROZEN. |
| Maximum Storage Temperature | -13°F |
| Minimum Storage Temperature | -18°F |
| Net Weight | 17.328 lbs |
|---|---|
| Gross Weight | 18.81 lbs |
| Case Height | 6.9 in |
| Case Width | 13 in |
| Case Depth | 15.15 in |
| Case Cube | 0.786 ft3 |
| Pallet TI/HI | 8 x 6 |
| Total Cases Per Pallet | 48 |
Suggestions
Serve Stouffer's Professional Hot Mac as a side, topping or customized to be part of the main dish topped with bacon, tomatoes, or red peppers. Alternative applications include Stuffed Jalapenos with a Spicy Hot Mac Filling or Pizza with Spicy Hot Mac Spread.
Preparation Instructions
Single-Serve Macaroni and Cheese Preparation Instructions
Equipment Handling Instructions
Boiling Water: Place pouch in boiling water; rotate several times during cooking. Carefully remove using tongs. If frozen (0°F), cook for 16 mins 30 secs. If thawed (40°F or below), cook for 15 mins 30 secs.
Microwave Oven: (1100-watt) Cut pouch and place upright in a small microwave-safe bowl. If frozen (0°F), cook for 2 mins, massage pouch, then cook for an additional 1 min 40 secs. If thawed (40°F or below), cook for 1 min, massage pouch, then cook for an additional 1 min 15 secs.
Combi-Oven: (Preheated, 212°F, Full Fan) Set combi-oven to the steam setting with fan speed on high. Place pouch on a perforated tray on a baking sheet in the combi-oven. Remove the pouch halfway through cooking, massage gently, flip pouch over and place back into the oven. Carefully remove using tongs. If frozen (0°F), cook for 14 mins. If thawed (40°F or below), cook for 11 mins 30 secs.
For Food Safety and Quality follow cooking instructions: Cook product to internal temperature of 165°F/74°C.
Stouffer’s Professional Spicy Hot Macaroni and Cheese brings a bold twist to a comfort food classic with gemelli pasta smothered in a creamy, spicy, pepper–flavored cheese sauce. This ghost pepper mac and cheese dish delivers the perfect balance of familiar cheesy comfort and bold, spicy heat—ideal for operators looking to add on-trend flavor with minimal prep.
This ready-to-serve spicy pasta dish with creamy ghost pepper cheese sauce works well as a main entrée, side or topping. Add an extra element of comfort to stuffed jalapeños with spicy hot mac filling or feature pizza with spicy hot mac spread. Get creative with Tex-Mex and Latin-inspired dishes or turn up the heat on countless traditional comfort classics.
Let customers get creative and offer an assortment of toppings like proteins, vegetables and hot sauces. Or feature a mac-and-cheese bar for game days, National Macaroni and Cheese Day or other special food occasions.
What makes Stouffer’s Professional products different?
At Stouffer’s Professional, real food means real, authentic, farm-select ingredients that are carefully crafted by chefs in our kitchens. We believe the best way to preserve freshness and nutrition is simply through freezing, not preservatives. The result is easy-to-serve options with consistent, scratch-made taste you can be proud to call your own.
Where are the most common places to find efficiencies on my menu?
From-scratch taste doesn't always require extra labor. Stouffer’s Professional Spicy Hot Macaroni and Cheese goes from prep to table in five minutes. Streamline your back of house and bring versatility to your operation, so you can focus on serving quality food and drink to your guests. This dish is ideal for operators looking to add on-trend flavor with minimal prep, across dayparts.
What is your minimum order quantity requirement?
We make it simple to order lower volumes of what you need most. Please reach out to your Nestlé Professional Solutions or distributor sales representative for more information.
What is the typical yield for a case of Stouffer’s Professional Spicy Hot Macaroni and Cheese?
Stouffer’s Professional Spicy Hot Macaroni and Cheese offers approximately 48 servings per case. See individual packages for any product variations.
Is Stouffer’s Professional Spicy Hot Mac and Cheese vegetarian?
Stouffer’s Professional Spicy Hot Macaroni and Cheese is meatless and perfect for your vegetarian guests. Because our macaroni and cheese products contain cheese, they are not recommended for those with lactose intolerance or vegan diets.
Are any of your macaroni and cheese varieties gluten free?
Not at present. All varieties contain noodles made with flour or wheat products.
What recipes can I prepare with Stouffer’s Professional Spicy Hot Macaroni and Cheese?
You can serve this dish as-is on your menu as an entrée, side or topping. Or try countless on-trend recipes: Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese, Spicy Tex-Mex Mac and Cheese, Spicy Mac and Cheese Fritters and more. Offer customizable options so customers can choose their own proteins and/or vegetables or use as a pizza, burger or sandwich topping.
What is the hold time for Stouffer’s Professional Spicy Hot Macaroni and Cheese?
This product holds well on the steamtable for up to 4 hours.