Copycat Chick-Fil-A Mac and Cheese Recipe
This Copycat Chick-Fil-A Mac and Cheese recipe is a creamy and cheesy delight that mirrors the beloved classic. With a blend of cheddar, American, parmesan, and romano cheeses, this dish is a comforting favorite for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Elbow Macaroni:
- 1 box (16 oz) elbow pasta
Cheese Mixture:
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2½ cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded yellow cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 8 slices processed American cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup grated romano cheese
- 1/2 cups shredded yellow cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray a 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray.
- Cook Pasta: Boil elbow macaroni until al dente; drain.
- Make Cheese Sauce: Melt butter, add flour, then slowly whisk in milk, salt, and pepper. Cook until thickened.
- Add Cheeses: Stir in yellow cheddar, white cheddar, American cheese, parmesan, and romano until melted.
- Combine and Bake: Mix in pasta, transfer to baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake until bubbly.
Notes
- You can broil the dish briefly at the end for a crispier top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Copycat Chick-Fil-A, Mac and Cheese, Comfort Food, Cheesy Pasta
