Living within a 10-minute walk from both a Sainsbury's and a Co-op, it's not exactly a surprise that I'd rarely bother going to other supermarkets. There's not much between the two of these that I can't find quite easily; however, there is one item I'll sometimes trek to Tesco for.
While it might mean a bit longer walk, when I'm really in the mood for some macaroni cheese but don't fancy making it myself, I'll always opt for Tesco's ready-made version. This tasty dish takes just four minutes in the microwave, so I can sit down and enjoy my meal just moments after walking in the door. Like most ready meals, it's not the healthiest option, so it shouldn't be eaten too often.
While I have tried the macaroni cheese from both Sainsbury's and Co-op, the former was just too tasteless, and the latter tasted rather odd.
The Teso ready meal, however, is quite tasty. And although it's not quite as good as a homemade mac and cheese, it's certainly less time-consuming.
At £3.75, it's not the cheapest, but it's also not the most expensive ready meal on the market. And if you have a clubcard, it's often included in deals, so you can pick up a few items without spending too much.
Sainsbury's basic macaroni cheese ready meal also comes in at £3.75, while Co-op's is a little more expensive at £4. Although again, both are often included in deals for their members.
The mac and cheese can be a full meal, or you could have it as a side along with something else, depending on your appetite and level of hunger - although I usually just have it on its own.
While I wouldn't recommend it for every meal, I do enjoy it once every couple of months, and will continue to take the trek to Tesco when the craving comes over me.