This is a mac and cheese stan household. Mike and I grew up on it. I learned to modify it slightly to be more lactose-free for me. My toddler is obsessed with it. But we're pretty partial here. No matter what recipes we've tried, we've always ended up right back at the ol' blue box. So when I say Goodles stopped us in our tracks with how delicious it was while still capturing that familiarity we've always had, believe me. Because we're still in shock days later.

While this blog post is a sponsored partnership with Goodles and Moms Meet, all opinions are my own. If this wasn't a good food product, I would not be telling you about it. But this is good food. Like, I'm stoked to have this new, more nutritious option for my family to have in the pantry!

About Goodles

Goodles has an incredible line up of founders and founding partners from bands like Kraft and Annie's, including award-winning actress, producer philanthropist and entrepreneur Gal Gadot. You know it's gotta be good when Wonder Woman has her stamp of approval on the label!

Goodles is like no other: each box is packed with 14 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber, and 21 nutrients. It also has 25% FEWER calories than the other brands. I did the side by side comparison and the facts don't lie. Goodles not only has a flavorful plant-based pasta and cheesey mixture, but it tastes better. It's even managed to get the Clean Label Project purity award. My 3 year old didn't even bat an eye, and finished off way more than he ever does of the old stuff! As a mom of a picky eater, being able to find super nutritious foods like this that picky toddlers will eat is really hard to come by. Mike and I enjoyed it so much that we ended up reheating the rest to enjoy as a late night gaming snack! (Good news: it holds up as a reheat.)

How We Paired the Dishes

You don't have to be a child to enjoy a good box mac and cheese, and Goodles takes it to the next level. There's four flavors in total: Cheddy Mac, Mover & Shaker (cacio e pepe-inspired), Shella Good (aged white cheddar), and Twist My Parm (asiago and parmesan). Even the noodles they use vary with the flavors. While Miles won't touch the "other stuff", Mike and I had a great time tasting every single flavor.

Mover & Shaker is inspired by the dish Cacio e Pepe which translates as "cheese and pepper". The dish adds Parmesan and Pecorino cheese with grated black peppercorns onto spaghetti noodles. We used this as a side for our chicken breast and brussel sprout lunches for the week, and Miles got to enjoy some for his dinner.

I ended wanted to kick it up a notch with Twist My Parm. We loved how it tasted out of the pot, but I wanted to see what else we could do with it. I cooked over stovetop, as instructed, and then popped it into a baking dish, added panko & butter on top, and baked it until the the panko looked toasted. I paired this with a Caesar salad on the side and just a nice tall glass of water.

And while we had every intention of creating an elaborate meal for Cheddy Mac and Shella Good, sometimes parenthood and life get in the way. So, I toasted up some Ciabatta and enjoyed a nice mommy and me lunches with Miles!

Sometimes, the best way to enjoy a box of mac and cheese isn't with other foods but the people you're with.

Looking to grab your own box of Goodles to enjoy for your next meal? Goodles will be initially offering their products on their website, with prices starting at $3.50 per box. The more boxes you buy, the more you save! Save 25% off your first order with Goodles by using code MOMSAREGOODER (expires 7/31/2022).

How do you enjoy your mac & cheese?

What's the way you love to enjoy a bowl of mac and cheese? Are you a straight to the bowl kind of eater, or do you like to fancy it up with a 3-course meal with sides and the works? Let me know in the comments below how you would pair your box of Goodles!