Description
Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food, offering a creamy, cheesy delight in every bite. This rich dish combines sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack for an irresistible flavor that evokes memories of family gatherings. Whether you enjoy it as a side or a main course, this mac and cheese recipe is sure to impress your guests while being easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook until al dente (7-8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly but not browned. Whisk in flour for about two minutes until golden.
- Slowly pour in milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low; gradually add cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese while stirring constantly until smooth.
- Fold cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until well coated. Season with salt, pepper, and optional paprika.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer mac and cheese to a baking dish, sprinkle with extra cheese if desired, then bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg