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Chick Fil A Mac and Cheese Recipe

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This Chick-fil-A inspired mac and cheese recipe delivers a creamy, cheesy, and comforting dish perfect for serving as a side or main. Featuring a blend of American, cheddar, Romano, and Parmesan cheeses, this baked mac and cheese has a smooth sauce coating tender elbow macaroni with a golden, bubbly topping.

  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 3 cups elbow macaroni (12 ounces)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Cheese Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2½ cups milk
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 2 cups American cheese, chopped or torn
  • 1½ cups medium cheddar cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 cup white cheddar cheese, freshly grated
  • ¼ cup Romano cheese
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the mac and cheese later.
  2. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain thoroughly and return the pasta to the pot. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter to coat the noodles evenly.
  3. Prepare Cheese Mixture: Combine the medium cheddar and white cheddar cheeses in a bowl. Remove and set aside 1 cup of this cheddar mixture to use as a topping later.
  4. Make Roux and Cheese Sauce: Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Whisk in 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour and cook for about 1 minute to form a roux. Slowly whisk in the milk and half and half, cooking while whisking frequently until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  5. Add Cheeses: Reduce heat to low. Add the American cheese to the sauce and stir until melted and smooth. Gradually add the remaining cheddar mixture, Parmesan, and Romano cheeses a little at a time, stirring until each is fully melted before adding more.
  6. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and mix thoroughly to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Assemble and Bake: Pour the cheesy pasta mixture into a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the reserved 1 cup of cheddar mixture evenly over the top. Bake for 15 minutes at 350°F until the cheese is melted.
  8. Broil for Finish: After baking, broil the dish for 1 to 2 minutes until the top is lightly browned and bubbly. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  9. Rest and Serve: Let the mac and cheese cool for 5 minutes before serving warm to allow the sauce to set slightly.

Notes

  • Ensure pasta is cooked until tender but still intact to avoid mushy texture.
  • Use freshly grated cheeses for best melting quality and flavor.
  • Adjust salt and pepper according to taste preferences.
  • Broil carefully to prevent burning the cheesy topping.
  • For a richer sauce, you can substitute some milk with heavy cream.
  • This dish serves well as a hearty side or comfort food main course.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 32 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/chick-fil-a-mac-and-cheese-recipe/