Stouffer’s Traditional Macaroni and Cheese 4 x 80 ounces - pouch
Stouffer’s Traditional Macaroni and Cheese features tender, freshly made elbow macaroni made from durum semolina wheat blended with creamy cheddar cheese and a hint of sea salt. With ultimate deliciousness and unmatched simplicity, it’s an easy choice adding Stouffer’s to the menu at your restaurant or food service establishment. Streamline your back-of-house process so you can focus on serving quality food and drink to your guests with Stouffer’s.
- No preservatives. Freshly made pasta. 100% real cheese.
- Holds well on a steam table or buffet
- Pouch offers easy prep for boil in a bag. Four hour hold time on a steam table.
- Can be served as a side, topping or customized to be part of the main dish
- No artificial flavors
- No artificial colors*
Ingredients
BLANCHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WATER, SEMOLINA, DRIED EGG WHITES), SKIM MILK, WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR), CHEDDAR CLUB CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, SALT, ANNATTO COLOR), SOYBEAN OIL, 2% OR LESS OF BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SEA SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, WHEY, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE.
Allergens
CONTAINS: EGG, WHEAT, MILK.
| Nutrition Item and Amount per Serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Total Fat 15g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium 760mg | 33% |
| Total Carbohydrate 31g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Incl. 0g Added Sugars | 0% |
| Protein 13g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Iron 0.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium 260mg | 20% |
| Potassium 370mg | 6% |
| * 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 | 720 days |
|---|---|
| Preparation Instructions | Boiling Water: Place pouch in boiling water; rotate several times during cooking. Carefully remove using tongs. If frozen (0°F), cook 35-40 minutes; if thawed (40°F or less), cook 20-25 minutes. Low Pressure Steamer: 5-7 lb. PSI, Place pouch on a perforated steamtable pan. Place in steamer. Carefully remove using tongs. If frozen (0°F), cook 40-45 minutes; if thawed (40°F or less), cook 20-25 minutes. |
| Storage Instructions | KEEP FROZEN. |
| Maximum Storage Temperature | -13°F |
| Minimum Storage Temperature | -18°F |
| Net Weight | 19.996 lbs |
|---|---|
| Gross Weight | 21.5 lbs |
| Case Height | 3.9 in |
| Case Width | 13.2 in |
| Case Depth | 17.2 in |
| Case Cube | 0.512 ft3 |
| Pallet TI/HI | 8 x 13 |
| Total Cases Per Pallet | 104 |
Suggestions
Top with a breadcrumb and Parmesan cheese mixture before baking. Stir in a variety of ingredients like broccoli florets, diced tomatoes, peas, bell peppers, chili peppers, diced ham, or cooked chicken or beef pieces. For a south-of-the-border flavor, mix in chopped tomatoes, green bell peppers, jalapeño peppers, onions, ground cumin and chili powder. Then top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
Preparation Instructions
Boiling Water: Place pouch in boiling water; rotate several times during cooking. Carefully remove using tongs. If frozen (0°F), cook 35-40 minutes; if thawed (40°F or less), cook 20-25 minutes.
Low Pressure Steamer: 5-7 lb. PSI, Place pouch on a perforated steamtable pan. Place in steamer. Carefully remove using tongs. If frozen (0°F), cook 40-45 minutes; if thawed (40°F or less), cook 20-25 minutes.
At Stouffer's, 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 high-touch labor. To identify operational efficiencies that don't compromise quality, contact us for an on-site assessment and deliver customized recommendations to suit your menu, culinary philosophy and kitchen environment.
What are your minimum volume purchasing commitments?
We make it simple to order lower volumes of what you need most. In most cases, we have a minimum order value for off-the-shelf products. Please reach out to your Nestlé Professional Solutions representative for more information.
What is the typical yield for a case of Stouffer's Mac & Cheese?
Yield size varies by individual packaging format:• 4x76 oz trays: 304 oz (40 servings per case)• 4x 96oz trays: 392 oz (48 servings per case)• 4x64 oz pouches: 256 oz (31 servings per case)• 4x 80 oz pouches: 320 oz (40 servings per case)
Are any of your mac & cheese varieties gluten free or vegan?
Not at present, all contain noodles made with flour/wheat products and are tossed in real cheese.
How do I prepare Stouffer's Mac & Cheese?
See package instructions for specific products. In general, trays can be heated in a convection oven, conventional oven, combioven, or microwave oven. Pouches can be heated in boiling water or low-pressure steamers.
What is the shelf life of Stouffer's Mac & Cheese?
Between 540 and 720 days when stored < 32°F
How long does Stouffer's Mac & Cheese hold?
Stouffer's maintains creamy sauce with al dente noodles even after 2-hour and 4-hour hot holding.
How can I customize Stouffer's Mac & Cheese?
We recommend you add assorted veggies, meats, breadcrumbs and flavor concentrates to customize your mac and cheese dish. Here are a few suggestions. Grecian-Feta: Cheese, spinach, Kalamata olives and Minor's Roasted Garlic flavor concentrate; Philly-Sliced Steak: Caramelized onions and breadcrumbs, Western-Peppers, Minor's Roasted Garlic Flavor Concentrate, onions and ham topped with breadcrumbs; BLT: Diced bacon, diced tomato, and shredded lettuce; Southwest: Toss with Minor's Chipotle Flavor Concentrate bacon and chives; Italian: Toss with peas and prosciutto topped with Stouffer's Alfredo and parmesan cheese; Reuben Mac and Cheese: Top with sliced corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese; Mushroom and Swiss: Top with sautéed mushrooms, Minor's Mushroom Base and Swiss cheese; Turkey Club: Top with sliced turkey, bacon, diced tomato, Minor's Turkey Base and breadcrumbs
