Chick Fil A Style Mac and Cheese
A creamy and comforting mac and cheese inspired by the popular Chick Fil A style, perfect as a side or main dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Breadcrumbs (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Once they’re perfectly al dente, drain them and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour into the melted butter, cooking for about 1-2 minutes until it reaches a light golden color.
- Add the milk gradually while stirring constantly until the mixture thickens into a velvety sauce.
- Stir in the cream cheese until it melts completely, followed by the cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Season the sauce with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Combine the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce, ensuring every piece is coated.
- Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top if desired. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes.
- Serve warm as a side or main dish.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different cheese combinations or add vegetables like broccoli for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg