Description
Irresistible Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender elbow macaroni enveloped in a rich, creamy cheese sauce. This crowd-pleaser is not only easy to prepare but also customizable, allowing you to add your favorite toppings for an extra touch. Perfect for cozy nights at home or gatherings with friends, this mac and cheese will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook until golden brown (about 2 minutes).
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Add cream cheese and stir until melted.
- Reduce heat and gradually mix in shredded cheddar until creamy (about 3 minutes).
- Fold cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until well coated.
- For a baked version, transfer to a greased baking dish, sprinkle additional cheddar on top, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg