Copycat Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Cook: 20 min.
Yield 6 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Recreate a drive-thru classic at home with this copycat recipe for Chick-fil-A mac and cheese. It brings together a blend of cheeses for an indulgent dish with a crispy top.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 cup shredded Romano cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 4 slices American cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain; set aside.
  2. In a large sauce pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour; cook until lightly browned, whisking constantly, 1-2 minutes. Gradually add milk, cream, salt, pepper and paprika, cook until thickened, 3-4 minutes. Add 1 cup sharp cheddar, Romano, parmesan and American cheeses until cheeses have melted. Stir in cooked macaroni.
  3. Transfer mixture to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup sharp cheddar. Bake until cheese is bubbly and edges are golden brown, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 780 calories, 45g fat (27g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 1067mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein.

Chick-fil-A is famous for its rich, creamy mac with a crispy baked top, and this copycat mac and cheese recipe stays true to the original. It features a blend of sharp cheddar, tangy Romano, nutty Parmesan and melty American cheese and is baked in the oven for nice crunch on top. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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