Kraft Mac & Cheese is getting adventurous this month. The brand announced two limited-time flavors on Instagram: Chili Crisp and Cinnamon Roll. The first one makes sense. The second, not so much.
What do Cinnamon Roll and Chili Crisp Mac & Cheese taste like?
- Kraft Mac & Cheese Cinnamon Roll: This one combines cinnamon spice with Kraft’s creamy, cheesy pasta. According to Parade, the brand says it has a slightly tangy bite inspired by the breakfast pastry. So, no, it isn’t just cinnamon-roll-flavored pasta. The cheese is still very much involved.
- Kraft Mac & Cheese Chili Crisp: This one adds chili crisp-inspired heat to Kraft’s usual cheesy pasta.
What are people saying about the new flavors?
Some fans weren’t sure Kraft was serious about its Instagram announcement. “It was a time change, not April Fools’ Day!” one commenter wrote. Others were ready to try them, with one declaring, “CHILI CRISP omg.”
Cinnamon Roll had a willing taste tester, too. “Everyone thought the apple pie one a year or two ago was weird, but it honestly was pretty good,” another Instagram user wrote. “I’ll give cinnamon roll a shot!”
Reddit was a little less forgiving. In a thread on r/StupidFood, one commenter wrote, “I saw this earlier on Facebook, but I thought it was a joke.” Another was less diplomatic: “Go straight to jail. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.”
Where can you buy them?
Curious enough to try Cinnamon Roll? Walmart is your only option. According to Parade, the flavor is Walmart-exclusive, though we haven’t seen it for sale online yet. Chili Crisp has a wider release, with retailers including Meijer, Walmart, and Amazon.
We’ve also spotted Chili Crisp listings on Instacart, ShopRite, and The Fresh Grocer. The Fresh Grocer lists a 7.25-ounce box for $2.39, though prices and availability may vary by location. Both flavors are limited-time offerings, but Kraft hasn’t said how long they’ll stick around.
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