Copycat Chick Fil A Mac and Cheese

CreatedJuly 7, 2022July 7, 2022

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This Copycat Chick Fil A Mac and Cheese tastes like the real deal, saving you the expense of ordering out while getting to savor all the addictive flavors and textures of this restaurant-quality mac and cheese!

Copycat Chick Fil A Mac and Cheese recipe from The Rockstar Mommy

WHAT VARIATIONS CAN I MAKE TO THIS MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE?

If you’re in the mood for some heat in your food then add in some hot sauce, red chili flakes, and use Pepper Jack as your cheese option instead of cheddar.

If you don’t have elbow pasta, then use another variety of short pasta but be sure to always check the cooking directions on the box. Remember too that if you use larger pasta then you may need more liquid and sauce since it will absorb more.

For a meaty mac and cheese, add in some ground beef, ground chicken, turkey, pulled pork, or crumbled and cooked bacon.

If you want a dose of vegetables in your mac and cheese then consider corn – it offers a lovely sweet and crunchy addition to the soft and gooey mac and cheese.

Recipe Notes:

TIPS FOR MAKING COPYCAT CHICK FIL A MAC AND CHEESE

I’ve used sharp cheddar cheese and parmesan in this Copycat Chick Fil A Mac and Cheese recipe but feel free to use what you enjoy the most. Regardless of what you opt for, it’s best to grate your cheese at home for this recipe instead of using pre-shredded cheese. Store-bought shredded cheese is notorious for having anti-caking agents which prevents the cheese from melting smoothly.

Serve this mac and cheese as is or with a side dish such as a light green salad or dinner rolls.

For gluten-free mac and cheese, use gluten-free flour like Bob’s Red Mill and select gluten-free pasta.

Copycat Chick Fil A Mac and Cheese

Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cook the macaroni until the noodles are al dente.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Sprinkle the flour into the saucepan with the butter, and stir to combine well. Saute for 1 minute.
Pour in the milk and heavy whipping cream.
Add the garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste in the saucepan. Simmer until the mixture thickens.
Mix the cheeses into the sauce, and stir until completely melted and smooth.
Pour the cheese sauce over the noodles, and stir to combine.
Spread the mixture into a 9×13 baking dish.
Bake for 20 minutes, turn the heat to low broil, and bake another 5 minutes until browned on top.