Cracker Barrel • Country Sides
Cracker Barrel Mac and Cheese
Elbow macaroni baked with three-cheese sauce and a buttered crumb top
- Price
- $4.99
- Calories
- 260
- Protein
- 9g
- Carbs
- 8g
- Fat
- 22g
$4.99
Typical U.S. price: actual prices vary by location, franchise, and ordering platform.
Menu Labeling & Nutrition Information
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Full nutrition information, including saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, and fiber, is available upon request from the restaurant and in the official nutrition guide. Calorie counts shown are approximate and based on official restaurant nutrition data; values may vary by location, preparation, and portion size.
Everything You Need to Know About the Mac and Cheese
The Mac and Cheese is elbow macaroni baked with three-cheese sauce and a buttered crumb top It comes in at 260 calories with 9g of protein, and is priced at $4.99 in the Country Sides section of the Cracker Barrel menu, about $1.92 per 100 calories. Cracker Barrel is a sit-down restaurant chain with over 660 locations known for Old Timer's Breakfast, Country Fried Steak Dinner, Hashbrown Casserole. Our Cracker Barrel menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items.
How the Mac and Cheese compares to similar Cracker Barrel items
| Mac and Cheese (this item) | $4.99 | 260 | 1.92 |
| Hashbrown Casserole | $4.99 | 140 | 3.56 |
| Fried Apples | $4.99 | 210 | 2.38 |
| Mashed Potatoes & Country Gravy | Varies by location | — | — |
| Sweet Whole Baby Carrots | $4.99 | 110 | 4.54 |
Average price in the Country Sides section: $4.72. This item is above the section average.
How the Mac and Cheese compares at other chains
Compare the Mac and Cheese across all chains →| Cracker Barrel | Mac and Cheese | $4.99 | — |
| A&W Restaurants | Cheeseburger | $4.99 | same |
| Applebee's | Classic Bacon Cheeseburger | $12.99 | $8.00 less |
| Auntie Anne's | Cheese Pretzel Dog | $6.29 | $1.30 less |
| Bojangles | Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | $3.99 | $1.00 more |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data.
Dietary & allergen information
This item is flagged as: V.
Is the Mac and Cheese good value at Cracker Barrel?
At $4.99, the Mac and Cheese costs about $1.92 per 100 calories against a $4.72 average in the Country Sides section. Value depends on what you order alongside it. Pair it with the cheapest Cracker Barrel sides for the best total meal cost.
How to order the Mac and Cheese at Cracker Barrel
The Mac and Cheese is available at Cracker Barrel locations nationwide: dine-in, takeout, and in most markets delivery through the Cracker Barrel app or third-party services. Order through the official Cracker Barrel ordering page for pickup and delivery. Prices vary by location. Check the current full Cracker Barrel menu for the latest pricing.
Pro Tips for Ordering the Mac and Cheese
- 1Check current Cracker Barrel deals: $9.99 Crispy Homestyle Chicken Deals (through 2026-10-18).
- 2Prices have trended +4.5% vs 2025 on our tracking. Expect slight variation by location.
Tips compiled from customer reviews on Google, Yelp, Reddit, and our menu tracking data.
More Cracker Barrel menu items
Cracker Barrel secret menu items
Hashbrown Casserole Bowl · $9.99
A bowl of Hashbrown Casserole topped with two eggs, bacon, and sausage gravy — a hearty off-menu breakfast
How to order: Order a bowl of Hashbrown Casserole and ask to 'top it with two scrambled eggs, bacon, and sausage gravy.'
Country Fried Steak Benedict · $12.99
Country fried steak on a biscuit with poached eggs and sawmill gravy instead of hollandaise
How to order: Order a Country Fried Steak Breakfast and ask for 'the steak on a biscuit base with two poached eggs and sawmill gravy.'
Fried Apples à la Mode · $6.49
Cracker Barrel's signature fried apples topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle
How to order: Order a side of Fried Apples and ask to 'add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel drizzle on top.'
Biscuit French Toast · $9.49
Buttermilk biscuits sliced and griddled like French toast — a Southern take on a breakfast classic
How to order: Order a Mama's French Toast Breakfast and ask them to 'substitute biscuits for the sourdough.'
Payment & holiday hours
Accepted payment
- Credit & debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
- Cash
- Gift cards
- Apple Pay & Google Pay
Holiday closures
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Typical closures: individual locations may vary. Confirm locally before visiting.
Mac and Cheese prices by city (estimated)
Prices vary by location. Estimates for the Cracker Barrel national-average pricing model:
- Atlanta: $11.25 (Estimated — on par with national average — Old Timer's Breakfast)
- Charlotte: $11.05 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Old Timer's Breakfast)
- Nashville: $11.50 (Estimated — on par with national average — Old Timer's Breakfast)
- Orlando: $11.70 (Estimated — higher operating costs — Old Timer's Breakfast)
- Houston: $11.05 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Old Timer's Breakfast)
- Richmond: $10.80 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Old Timer's Breakfast)
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About Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel is a sit-down restaurant chain with over 660 locations known for Old Timer's Breakfast, Country Fried Steak Dinner, Hashbrown Casserole. Our Cracker Barrel menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items. Browse full menu sections including all-day breakfast, country dinners, sandwiches & lighter plates, country sides. Current deals include Cracker Barrel Rewards — Earn Points on Every Visit.
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Prices and customer sentiment sourced from the official Cracker Barrel website, nutrition guide, and public reviews. Source: Cracker Barrel official nutrition — latest published, dated 2024-10-22 (archived copy of official page)