Chic-fil-A Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
This cheesy Chic-fil-A Macaroni and Cheese recipe is just like the restaurant version! Tender macaroni pasta is folded into a decadent four-cheese sauce made with cream and plenty of butter to make a satisfyingly rich casserole.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 458kcal
Equipment
- 9x13 pan
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- pot
Ingredients
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar plus extra for the top
- ¾ cup shredded parmesan
- 1 cup shredded romano cheese
- 8 slices American cheese torn or cut into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground paprika
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the pasta and boil until the noodles are al dente, then drain and set aside.16 ounces elbow macaroni
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.¼ cup butter
- Turn the heat to low and whisk in the flour. Whisk and mix continuously for about 4-5 minutes until it is thick.¼ cup all-purpose flour
- Slowly pour in the cream and whole milk over low heat, whisking constantly until the mixture forms a thick sauce.1 cup heavy cream, 2 ½ cups whole milk
- Stir in the four cheeses until they melt into the milk mixture and form a creamy sauce. Remove from the heat.1 ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar, ¾ cup shredded parmesan, 1 cup shredded romano cheese, 8 slices American cheese
- Add the salt, paprika, and pepper to taste, mixing well to combine.1 teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground paprika, Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fold the macaroni into the sauce, stirring gently until the noodles are coated with the sauce.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the surface evenly with more shredded cheddar cheese. Place in the oven and bake for 5 minutes, then put the broiler on low and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, let stand for 5 minutes, then serve.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 793mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 883IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 511mg | Iron: 1mg