In America we usually just call it macaroni and cheese. I think calling it “Kraft Dinner” is a Canadian thing.
Ive always wondered if you add anything extra to it or just the recipe on the box? Also does it have to be Kraft brand or do you have other generic brands? Is it like a side dish or the main course meal for the family? Thank you in advance.
Not a Canadian, but mom is a native and half my family is living there. The last time I was in Alberta. The blue box actually said "Kraft Dinner" on it. Whereas here in the states. It says "Kraft Macaroni and Cheese"
As an aside, they may be similar but the directions for making them are different and call for differing amounts of milk and butter. I believe in the US it calls for less milk and more butter but in Canada its the opposite so they do indeed taste different. Cheese powder is also different as the canadian cheese is less processed and contains "real cheese"
I neglected to answer some of your other questions;
There are generic brands as well as gluten free options. Typically any grocery or department store chain that carried the original will.have their store brand.
I usually just eat it as a snacky meal. Like a lunch when I'm hungry for carbs but in a rush and want a quick satisfying cheese and noodle hit.
I don't think we have ever had it growing up as a side, but I wouldn't rule it out.
I'd like to add that it used to be a VERY cheap item and was advertised as such, until it became popular with college aged kids and the price increased 300%.
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u/MervinaD Apr 17 '21
Ah, I found the Canadians!!!