Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of this Copycat Chick Fil A Mac and Cheese Recipe, designed to bring restaurant-quality comfort to your kitchen. Perfect for family dinners, game nights, or casual gatherings, this dish captures the essence of classic mac and cheese with a rich flavor profile and velvety texture. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this comforting meal in under an hour. It’s easy to customize with additional ingredients like grilled chicken or vegetables, making it a versatile choice for any occasion. Get ready to impress your loved ones with a dish that’s both kid-friendly and utterly delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground paprika
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 egg yolk
- 8 slices American cheese
- 16 ounces freshly grated extra sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup shredded Italian blend cheese
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat, whisk in flour, salt, and paprika until combined.
- Gradually add whole milk while whisking continuously until smooth; cook until thickened (1-2 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, temper the egg yolk with a spoonful of hot milk mixture; then mix back into the sauce.
- Reduce heat to low and add cheeses one at a time, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Fold cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until fully coated and transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese and broil until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 75mg