CHICAGO and PITTSBURGH, March 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/-- Cracker Barrel Cheese is elevating everyone's favorite comfort food with New Cracker Barrel Oven Baked Macaroni & Cheese. This just-like-homemade product comes complete with large ridged noodles, flavorful seasonings, toasted breadcrumbs and sharp and bold Cracker Barrel Cheese. Cracker Barrel Oven Baked Macaroni & Cheese is the perfect dinner solution for those seeking premium, bold flavor that tastes (and feels) homemade.

"We know our consumers love baked, at-home macaroni & cheese. With Cracker Barrel Oven Baked Macaroni & Cheese we've taken the hassle out of homemade, and we've perfected seasoning blends to come up with three flavorful varieties that are easy to prepare," said Jessica Gilbertson, Head of Meals for Kraft Heinz.

Cracker Barrel Oven Baked Macaroni & Cheese is available in several bold flavor varieties including:


    --  Sharp Cheddar: A classic bold taste with the perfect balance of sharp
        cheddar flavor
    --  Sharp White Cheddar: A creamy flavor-filled white cheddar with a hint of
        black pepper bite
    --  Cheddar Havarti: A rich blend of Cheddar and Havarti cheeses, with a
        garlic twist

With no artificial flavors or dyes, Cracker Barrel Oven Baked Macaroni & Cheese is the perfect dinner solution for those seeking a premium, bold flavor macaroni and cheese without the hassle of homemade-from-scratch. To prepare, simply boil the noodles, melt butter in a saucepan and add seasoning mix and milk - let simmer for 1-2 minutes. Add cheese sauce and mix ingredients before combining with macaroni in a baking dish and top with toasted breadcrumbs. Then, bake for 10 minutes and serve. Mac and cheese with a homemade taste has never been so easy and bold!

Cracker Barrel Oven Baked Macaroni & Cheese is available now at retailers nationwide at a Suggested Retail Price of $3.99 for a 12.34 oz. pack.

For more information about Cracker Barrel products, including Cracker Barrel Oven Baked Macaroni & Cheese, Cracker Barrel Macaroni & Cheese and Cracker Barrel Cheese, visit CrackerBarrelCheese.com and join the conversation on Facebook, Pinterest or YouTube.

ABOUT CRACKER BARREL
 Since 1954, Cracker Barrel has offered a variety of cheddar cheeses in blocks, bars, slices and cracker cuts. Known for its rich, full flavor, Cracker Barrel has won national and international awards for its Aged Reserve, Extra Sharp Cheddar and 2% Reduced Extra Sharp Cheddar styles. For more information about Cracker Barrel, visit www.facebook.com/CrackerBarrelCheese.

ABOUT THE KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY
 The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC) is the third-largest food and beverage company in North America and the fifth-largest food and beverage company in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands. A globally trusted producer of delicious foods, The Kraft Heinz Company provides high quality, great taste and nutrition for all eating occasions whether at home, in restaurants or on the go. The Company's iconic brands include Kraft, Heinz, ABC, Capri Sun, Classico, Jell-O, Kool-Aid, Lunchables, Maxwell House, Ore-Ida, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, Planters, Plasmon, Quero, Weight Watchers Smart Ones and Velveeta. The Kraft Heinz Company is dedicated to the sustainable health of our people, our planet and our Company. For more information, visit www.kraftheinzcompany.com.

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