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Easiest and BEST Chick-Fil-A Mac and Cheese in a bowl and large dish

Easiest and BEST Chick-Fil-A Mac and Cheese

Safira
Easiest and BEST Chick-Fil-A Mac and Cheese - This creamy Copy Cat Chick Fil A Mac and Cheese, is a popular and delicious recipe made with simple ingredients.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Lunch/Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 589 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 225 g Macaroni
  • 250 ml Milk
  • 150 ml Double Cream Heavy Cream
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 115 g Montery Jack I used Slices, torn/shredded, Or use Mature Cheddar
  • 450 g Mature Cheddar Shredded
  • 3 tbsp Pecorino Cheese Grated
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan or Grana Padano, Grated

Instructions
 

  • Cook Macaroni according to package instructions then drain.
  • Make the Cheese Sauce - Add Milk and Cream to a pot and heat on low heat.
  • Stir in Butter and Montery Jack Cheese.
  • Add 375g Mature Cheddar, Pecorino and Parmesan. Stir to combine.
  • Let the sauce sit for 5 minutes.
  • Add Pasta to sauce and mix through.
  • Decant into a 9 x 13 inch Dish.
  • Add remaining Mature Cheddar on top. Place under the Grill/Broiler for 2 - 4 minutes until golden brown on top.

Notes

Tips for making this Recipe

Buy the Cheese in a block

Pre Shredded Cheese usually has a coating which stops it from clumping together. This affects how it melts.

Type of Cheese

Use your favourite Cheese here. I love to use a combination of cheeses.

Variations

Add Protein – Stir in your favourite cooked protein at the end, such as Chicken, Ground Lamb, Prawns.
Mustard - Adds so much flavour!
Seasonings – Add spices or seasonings of your choice.
Sauces – Stir in some Hot Sauce or Chilli Oil at the end.
Breadcrumbs – Add a sprinkling on top along with the cheese before baking, for extra crunch.

How to Store Leftover Mac and Cheese

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
You can also freeze it in an airtight container for up to three months.

How to Reheat

You can reheat this mac and cheese in the microwave for a couple of minutes.
Alternatively, you can reheat it in the oven by covering the dish with foil and warming at 180 C/ 350 F/Gas Mark 4 until it has warmed through.

Nutrition

Calories: 589kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 26gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 588mgPotassium: 234mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1273IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 654mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Baked mac and cheese, Chick Fil A Mac and Cheese, Creamy Mac and Cheese, Easy Chick Fil A Mac and Cheese
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