Copycat Chick-Fil-A Mac and Cheese Recipe
Learn how to make a delicious Copycat Chick-Fil-A Mac and Cheese that’s rich, creamy, and loaded with cheesy goodness. This recipe replicates the famous fast food favorite with a homemade touch.
- 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
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Pasta:
- 1 box (16 oz) elbow pasta
Cheese Sauce:
- 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 (mild, medium, or sharp)
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 8 slices processed American cheese (cut into smaller chunks)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup grated romano cheese
Shredded Cheese Topping:
- 1/2 cup shredded yellow cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray a 9×13 baking pan or casserole pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Cook the pasta: Boil the elbow pasta until al dente. Drain in a colander.
- Prepare the cheese sauce: Melt butter in a pot, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk, salt, and pepper. Cook until thickened. Stir in cheeses until melted.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Mix cooked pasta into the cheese sauce and transfer to a baking dish. Top with remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chick-Fil-A, Mac and Cheese, Copycat Recipe, Comfort Food
