On reflection, the quantity of KFC mac and cheese I consumed in my childhood was not advisable, but it surely did prime me completely to evaluation the chain’s new Mac & Cheese Wrap, which incorporates three of my favourite issues —- fried rooster, mac and cheese, and wacky combos. The brand new KFC Wrap selection accompanies the returning Spicy Rooster Wrap and Traditional Rooster Wrap. However that’s all I’ve to say about these cheeseless bores, although!
Earlier than ordering, I didn’t notice the combo comes with two wraps, so I went forward and obtained the meal, which additionally features a medium drink and a aspect of fries. The 2 wraps don’t should be the identical taste, however you may wager your $8.49 that I wasn’t going to move up the possibility to decide on double the mac.
When my order was referred to as, I immediately realized why two is the magic quantity: these wraps are fun-sized, to place it politely. My go-to tortilla-based quick meals is a Chipotle burrito, however portion-wise, a greater comparability here’s a Taco Bell burrito. Inside every teeny, toasted tortilla is one rooster tender, a sprinkling of mac and cheese, and, for good measure, some shredded three-cheese mix as nicely.
These wraps didn’t escape my pet peeve of all of the fillings being packed in direction of the open finish, leaving the opposite finish sadly flat and dry, however I can’t even decide them too harshly as a result of, boy, had been they tasty. I’m extra accustomed to seeing chopped rooster in wraps, however the size and width of a single tender made for a surprisingly good match. I’ve beforehand sworn my allegiance to KFC within the quick meals rooster wars, and these tenders solely affirmed my loyalty, plump and juicy with an addictive crispy coating. And whereas this chain may not be as recognized for its noodles (it’s not referred to as Kentucky Mac and Cheese, in spite of everything), I discover them insanely craveable. The sauce is creamy, the macaroni is so comfortable and tender that it virtually melts in your mouth, and the general impact is so gentle and comforting that I might eat a vat of it with out even noticing. Fortunately for my abdomen, the wrap doesn’t include a vat’s price — extra like a pair spoonfuls. The portion of shredded cheese is analogous, although it tastes sharper, and is (or was in my order, anyway) notably unmelted. However the majority of the flavour undoubtedly comes from the rooster and mac.
I might gripe that this wrap might use much more mac and cheese, however I’ve struggled so many occasions to cleanly fold an over-stuffed tortilla that I’m prepared to present some grace. Plus, I’m in a charitable temper after such a scrumptious dinner! For those who’re a fellow mac and cheesehead, I extremely counsel you get your self wrapped up on this new providing too.
Bought Value: $8.47 for the combo (simply the 2 wraps is $5)
Score: 9 out of 10
Diet Info: 400 energy. Different numbers aren’t out there on KFC’s web site.
