Description
A creamy and cheesy dish that mimics the famous Chick-fil-A mac and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add milk and cream, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika until melted.
- Add cooked macaroni and mix well.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
Notes
- Use sharp cheddar for more flavor.
- You can add breadcrumbs on top for a crunchy texture.
- This dish can be prepared ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Copycat Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese, macaroni and cheese, comfort food