Hearty and filling, Backpacker’s Pantry Three Cheese Mac & Cheese is a protein-packed freeze-dried camping food staple you’ll enjoy with creamy real cheeses and elbow pasta. Whether you’re at home, in the field, the cabin, or the dorms, you can’t go wrong with this comfort food. Elbow pasta, Parmesan, Romano, and Cheddar cheese Vegetarian 10-year shelf life 510 calories per pouch 24g of protein per pouch 2 servings per pouch DESCRIPTION Made with freeze-dried, imported Belgian egg pasta and a rich, creamy blend of Parmesan, Romano, and Cheddar cheeses. This is the perfect gourmet comfort food. All you need is hot water and 15 minutes waiting time for a high protein meal. Vegetarian, ready to eat and with 19 grams of protein it is a kid friendly crowd pleaser. Easier than boxed mac & cheese, there are no dishes involved in this delicious version. Going hiking? Take it along for a warm lunch. Hunters and fishermen can enjoy this as side dish. Soy and nut free. With milk, butter, just the right spices, and real cheeses, it’s just like you would make it at home. A great meal for mountaineers, climbers, and backpackers it is nutritious and lightweight. College students living in a dorm room are loving it too. No dishes and all you need is an electric kettle. Very cheesy. You won’t find a better macaroni. There is no Velveeta in here. So convenient it might become your favorite meal to eat at your desk at work. Fits in your pack, sailboat or emergency kit. Seven year shelf life lets you be prepared for any emergency. INGREDIENTS PASTA (GROUND DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, WATER, EGG ALBUMEN AND SALT), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO), PARMESAN CHEESE (PARMESAN CHEESE (CULTURED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), DISODIUM PHOSPHATE), WHOLE MILK (RBST-FREE), BUTTER SAUCE (MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, WHEY SOLIDS, NON-FAT DRY MILK, DEHYDRATED BUTTER, NATURAL BUTTER FLAVOR, SUGAR, XANTHAN GUM, LACTIC ACID, TURMERIC AND ANNATTO), ONION, SEA SALT, BACON FLAVOR (MALTODEXTRIN, BACON TYPE FLAVOR (SUNFLOWER OIL, SMOKE FLAVOR, WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS), RICE STARCH, SALT, TOCOPHEROL (VITAMIN E)), BLACK PEPPER, TURMERIC, NUTMEG ALLERGENS CONTAINS: Eggs, Milk, Gluten, and Wheat. PREPARATION & STORAGE Directions: Remove and discard enclosed oxygen absorber before beginning food preparation. Add 2 cups (480 mL) of boiling water. Stir well. Seal and let sit for 15-20 minutes. Stir and serve. Rehydration time doubles every 5,000 feet of elevation gain. Our directions are set for 5,000 feet. Best By Date on the packaging is 10 years from manufacturing date.
