The Absolute Best Frozen Mac And Cheese Is On Sale At Costco Right Now

The holiday season is here, and soon enough the cold weather is going to descend and make everyone want to hibernate until springtime. The only way you can endure that is with some serious comfort food, and that means mac and cheese should be on your mind. Even if it is not a side dish this Thanksgiving, it never hurts to have some in the freezer for a quick meal when you don't feel like making anything from scratch. Of all the frozen mac and cheese brands out there, we consider Beecher's, available at Costco, the best. Just in time for Thanksgiving, it's also on sale.

As noted on Instagram, the 46-ounce boxes of frozen mac and cheese are on sale for $4 off at Costco. Normally $14.89, they're now available for $10.89. Eat This, Not That confirms that the $4 off sale is available nationally, although you may have to head into the warehouse to see if they have any in stock. If your warehouse website shows the product as out of stock or low in stock, it might not be available for delivery. However, Costco says that the online inventory and the in-store inventory don't always mirror each other, so you still might be able to find some if you go into the store to check for yourself.

When we ranked 18 brands of frozen mac and cheese, Beecher's hit the top of our list. The box literally says it's the world's best mac and cheese, which sets some serious expectations and may even make you a little skeptical. Our taste tester felt the same way at first, but the proof is in the eating, and Beecher's lives up to its own hype.

Made with al dente penne pasta that holds the rich, flavorful cheese sauce better than even traditional macaroni, Beecher's hits every mark you want. The pasta is perfectly cooked, and the sauce is well seasoned with a cheesy and creamy consistency that feels much closer to homemade than your average mac and cheese.

What makes Beecher's the best is that they took some time to refine the recipe. The sauce is made from both cheddar and Jack cheese, but also an array of seasoning. There is chipotle puree in there that includes apple cider vinegar and lime juice to cut through the richness, plus rosemary, sage, garlic, onion, and bay leaves. If you're worried about it being too spicy, don't be. This isn't heavy handed. The seasoning is just enough to give the sauce some zip and bite but not heat. That's what separates it from a lot of other kinds that get a little boring and one note. Variety is the key to delicious cheese sauce, after all.

With roughly six servings per box and the discount, these are a pretty good deal, especially considering the quality. When things are getting hectic over the holiday season and you don't have the time or energy to keep cooking meals from scratch, it's a smart idea to keep some on hand.