Description
Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese is a creamy, rich comfort dish made with tender elbow macaroni and a smooth blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheeses until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine macaroni with cheese sauce until coated.
- Optional: Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for best texture.
- Add a splash of milk when reheating leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg