{"id":741845,"date":"2018-07-25T10:54:55","date_gmt":"2018-07-25T15:54:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=collection&p=741845"},"modified":"2023-11-22T00:48:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T06:48:47","slug":"copycat-mac-and-cheese-recipes","status":"publish","type":"listicle","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/copycat-mac-and-cheese-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Copycat Mac and Cheese Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tInspired by: Panera\u2019s Mac & Cheese\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tGet Our Recipe for White Cheddar Mac & Cheese\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tMy mac and cheese<\/a> is simple and has lots of flavor from the cheeses and ground chipotle chile. I use conchiglie pasta because its shape allows more melted cheese to pool inside. Yum! —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tNutrition Facts:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t1 cup: 650 calories, 35g fat (22g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 607mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. \t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tInspired by: Cracker Barrel\u2019s Macaroni n\u2019 Cheese\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tGet Our Recipe for Potluck Macaroni and Cheese\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tYou'll always have a winner at the potluck when you bring macaroni and cheese. Here's an extra-rich, creamy version for the slow cooker. \u2014Jennifer Blondek, Chicopee, Massachusetts\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tNutrition Facts:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t3\/4 cup: 388 calories, 28g fat (17g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 652mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein. \t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tCheddar Spirals\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tOur kids always loved this cheesy pasta and would sample a spoonful right from the slow cooker when they walked by. Adding cocktail sausages, sliced Polish sausage or cubed ham makes it a hearty dinner. —Heidi Ferkovich, Park Falls, Wisconsin\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tNutrition Facts:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t3\/4 cup: 260 calories, 19g fat (13g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 415mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. \t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tInspired by: Noodles & Company\u2019s Wisconsin Mac & Cheese\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tI like to serve this mac & cheese with a salad and crusty bread. It's a satisfying meal that feels upscale, but will fit just about any budget. And because the Gorgonzola is so mild in this dish, even the kiddos will go for it. —Charlotte Giltner, Mesa, Arizona\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tNutrition Facts:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t1 cup: 468 calories, 22g fat (14g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 649mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. \t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tInspired by: Country Kitchen\u2019s Classic Mac & Cheese\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tEven people who have had their own homemade baked macaroni and cheese recipe for years ask for mine when they taste this crumb-topped version. For the best baked mac and cheese, use extra-sharp cheddar cheese for more flavor. \u2014Shelby Thompson, Dover, Delaware\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tNutrition Facts:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t1 cup: 688 calories, 37g fat (21g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein.\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tInspired by: Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery\u2019s Veggie Mac \u2018N Cheese\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tThis creamy mac and cheese definitely doesn't come from a box! Fresh veggies add crunch and color and will leave everyone asking for seconds. \u2014Marsha Morril, Harrisburg, Oregon\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tNutrition Facts:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t1 cup: 200 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 391mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. \t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tInspired by: The Cheesecake Factory\u2019s Fried Macaroni and Cheese\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tI created this deep fried mac and cheese recipe for my husband. He describes this recipe as unbelievably delicious because of the crispy deep-fried coating on the outside and the creamy richness on the inside. \u2014Shirley Rickis, The Villages, Florida\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tNutrition Facts:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t1 appetizer with 2 tablespoons dipping sauce: 340 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 451mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein. \t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tInspired by: Bonefish Grill\u2019s Applewood Bacon Mac & Cheese\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tGet Our Recipe for Slow Cooker Bacon Mac & Cheese\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tI\u2019m all about easy slow-cooker meals. Using more cheese than ever, I developed an addictive spin on this casserole favorite. \u2014Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tNutrition Facts:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t1\/2 cup: 272 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 400mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein. \t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tInspired by: Longhorn Steakhouse\u2019s Mac & Cheese\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tDive fork-first into oodles of noodles baked to bubbly perfection and coated with a to-die-for sharp cheddar cheese sauce in this cavatappi, a grown-up version of mac and cheese. Hot sauce lends mild heat that\u2019s delectable with the smoky topping. \u2014Barbara Colucci, Rockledge, Florida\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tNutrition Facts:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t1 cup: 706 calories, 38g fat (21g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 782mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein.\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tBring back the taste of days gone by with this ooey-gooey classic. A little ground mustard and hot pepper sauce give this old-fashioned baked macaroni and cheese just the right spice. \u2014James Backman, Centralia, Washington\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tNutrition Facts:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t1 cup: 267 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 425mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\r\n\r\n
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\n\t\t\tFrom the Recipe Creator:<\/span>\n\t\t\tThis delicious dish is the ultimate comfort food. A blend of five cheeses, it makes a beautiful entree or a special side. I served it at our Thanksgiving dinner, and it received rave reviews. —Connie L McDowell, Greenwood, Delaware. Looking for more? Check out our collection of mac and cheese Thanksgiving recipes<\/a>.\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t
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