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Copycat Chick Fil A Mac and Cheese Recipe

Copycat Chick Fil A Mac and Cheese Recipe

An easy, fun copycat, this Chick fil A Mac and Cheese is super easy, oh so tasty, and tastes just like what you would get from the restaurant.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 674 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • small bowl
  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni

Cheese Sauce

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 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 Italian blend cheese shredded

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni noodles and boil for 20 minutes.
  • Drain the macaroni and set aside.
  • In a large pot over medium heat melt your butter. Whisk in the flour, salt and paprika, stirring constantly.
  • Add your milk a little at a time, whisking it in completely before adding more.
  • Once all the milk has been added, whisk for 1-2 minutes until the sauce is thick.
  • In a small bowl place your egg yolk. Add a spoonful of the hot milk mixture to the egg yolk and immediately whisk together.
  • Add the egg yolk mixture to the pot of the milk mixture and whisk in.
  • Turn the heat down to low and begin to add your cheese. Tear the American cheese into pieces and add to the pot. Add in half of the cheddar and all of the Italian blend.
  • Stir to combine and melt the cheeses.
  • When the cheese is all melted and smooth add in the noodles. Stir gently until everything is combined.
  • Place the macaroni and cheese in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Top the macaroni and cheese with the other half of the cheddar cheese.
  • Place under the broiler of your oven until just browned. Do not take your eyes off of it or it will burn!
  • Once the cheese is browned remove from the oven and serve!

Notes

This makes a nice large batch, you can halve this if you’d like. Make sure you use whole milk, do not substitute it. Freshly shredding your cheese from the block is best. This can be frozen. Try not to switch up the cheese as this is a good flavor. Yes you really need to cook your pasta for 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 674kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 31gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 1112mgPotassium: 298mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1091IUCalcium: 741mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese, Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese Recipe
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