Dolly Parton's Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese is one of the latest products from the country singer herself thanks to her ongoing partnership with Conagra that will provide consumers with an easy way to feed a crowd this summer.
The frozen macaroni dish starts off with tender macaroni pasta mixed in a creamy cheese sauce that will bake up perfect with a soft texture and crispy crust on the top. The dish comes in a party size serving that's rated to offer a portion for nine people to make it great for adding to a barbecue spread this summertime.
Dolly Parton's Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese is suitable on its own or as a main dish and is recommended for pairing with Dolly's fried apple recipe, which consumers can find on the Baking with Dolly website.
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Dolly Parton's Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese Comes in a Party Size Tray
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