"To do it, simply stir TJ's Unexpected Cheddar Cheese Spread into a pot of hot, freshly-drained pasta to make mac and cheese. Texturally, the spread achieves the thick, creamy, gooey consistency that even freshly-grated cheese off the block (as most "homemade" mac and cheese recipes call for) often fails to achieve. No uneven melting here, officer. For an even glossier melt, reserve a splash of starchy pasta water to stir in, as well."
"If you're wondering what makes this ingredient so unique, TJ's ready-to-use Unexpected Cheddar Cheese Spread is a spinoff of another fan-favorite product - the Unexpected Cheddar Cheese block - which Trader Joe's describes as a semi-hard cheese that looks and tastes like aged cheddar from the initial bite. But then, "The smooth creaminess of the Cheddar gives way to a tangy flavor and slightly crumbly texture, a subtle hint of salt crystallization is discovered, and it begins to taste like an aged Parmesan.""
"To transform Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Cheese Spread - a luscious, ultra-savory mixture of Unexpected Cheddar, salted butter, and whey - into a rich pot of homemade mac and cheese, all that's left to do is add a box of your favorite pasta shape. No extra salting or seasoning required. Elbow macaroni would yield a classic mac and cheese presentation, while shell pasta could catch even more of that bold chee"
Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Cheese Spread can be stirred into hot, freshly drained pasta to make quick mac and cheese. The spread yields a thick, creamy, gooey consistency and melts evenly, avoiding the uneven melting common with grated block cheese. Reserving a splash of starchy pasta water enhances gloss and texture. The spread is a ready-to-use variant of the Unexpected Cheddar Cheese block and combines Unexpected Cheddar with salted butter and whey. Trader Joe's describes the block as semi-hard with aged-cheddar notes that evolve into tangy, slightly crumbly flavors with salt crystallization, resembling aged Parmesan. Elbow or shell pasta work well; no extra seasoning is necessary.
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