Pros & Cons
Pros
Much better than microwaved mac & cheese, potentially quicker than stovetop. Sometimes things boil over, but so far this lovely little bowl hasn’t boiled over at 80%. Bought for grand daughter to cook pasta in microwave without using the stove.
The thickness, sturdiness, and heat resistance is perfect. They are very sturdy and easy to clean.
This product works both for the mac n cheese and for ramen cakes. It works perfect for ones designed for microwave, and even the macaroni and cheeses that don't have microwave instructions. Can be used for other things like steel cut oatmeal. Can also... Read More
Cons
Makes a sticky, goopy mess. Way too chewy. More gloppy. If you add more water it overflowed. Tasted * and rubbery.
Even after a dozen attempts to get it right, the pasta still turns out undercooked. The pasta is sticky and very starchy.
Cooking on a stove there is more water and rinsing the water out leeches the box taste out of the noodles. You still have to get out a drainer if you want something edible.
Highlights
Quality
Im hoping that if i order again at some point i will get it as it reallyis a good product
I have this product at home and use it often
This product works great however it always boils over in my microwave
Just have a microwave and you can make mac and cheese and ramen with the same device
Packaging/appearance
This did not come in the packaging like i thought it would its just a bowl
Competitiveness
Some reviews say it took longer i have a 900w microwave and followed the directions 2
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Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Boxed mac and cheese is one of those things but the usual boil carry hot pan to the sink to drain carry hot pan back to stove to add the rest of the ingredients was often too daunting for him on his own
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
We have stopped eating the easy mac because it just isnt very good now with as easy as it was to make easy mac we can have a full box of maccheese in 5 min or less
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Only complaint i have was the product container was in really bad condition when it arrived
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Like it had already been opened and used
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I adjusted the directions to 2m30s the first time stir then 2m30s the second time as well
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Takes about 5 minutes to cook a box of mac n cheese
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Sometimes they don’t cook enough to the correct softness