Velveeta Original Shells and Cheese 12 oz
- 12 oz box, single pack
- About 3 servings per box
- Real cheese sauce packet included
- Contains dairy and gluten
- Vegetarian diet type
Last refreshed Sep 8, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A boxed shells and cheese dinner with a cheese sauce packet inside, made with real cheese. It contains dairy and gluten, and no nutrition numbers are listed.
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ASIN: B000QJ8SY0Model: 00021000011780Category: Macaroni & Cheese
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Overview
Not a powdered-mix dinner, this box pairs shell pasta with an included packet of melty cheese sauce. You boil the shells on the stovetop, drain them and stir in the sauce.
An included sauce pouch and a short stovetop routine make it an easy dinner or side. The description encourages adding veggies, meat or seasonings. Calories and sodium are not stated.
Who it's for
Families and anyone who wants a quick dinner side with minimal steps fit it. People with a dairy or gluten allergy cannot eat it, since both are listed.
Pros and cons
- Cheese sauce packet included
- Made with real cheese
- Easy stovetop steps
- Contains dairy and gluten
- Nutrition panel not listed
- Serves only about three
Performance notes
The shell pasta boils on the stovetop and the packet turns into the sauce once combined. The directions defer to the box for cook time, so the listing itself gives no timing.
Specifications
| Brand | Velveeta |
|---|---|
| Model | 00021000011780 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | 12 oz |
| Item weight | 12.8 oz |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | All Ages |
| Other details | |
| Flavor | Original |
| Allergen Information | Dairy, Gluten |
| Diet Type | Vegetarian |
| Container Type | Box |
| Cuisine | American |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| MAKES ABOUT 3 SERVINGS | Perfect as dinner sides, kids meals, quick meals or part of easy dinner meals |
| REAL FLAVOR | Our macaroni and cheese shells are made with real cheese |
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Frequently asked questions
What is in the Velveeta Shells and Cheese box?
Shell pasta and an included packet of melty cheese sauce. Nothing else is listed.
How many people does one Velveeta Shells and Cheese box feed?
The description says about 3 servings per box.
Is Velveeta Shells and Cheese gluten free?
No. The allergen information lists dairy and gluten.