chick fil a mac and cheese recipe
Enjoy a creamy, cheesy dish with the perfect Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese Recipe. This homemade version mimics the beloved Chick-fil-A mac and cheese, featuring rich cheddar cheese and a smooth, velvety sauce that brings the comfort food experience right to your home.
Ingredients
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese: 2 cups shredded — This will give you the rich, cheesy base flavor.
- Pasta: 250 grams — You can use any type you prefer such as tubular pasta or shells.
- Butter: 4 tablespoons about 60 grams — It will help make the sauce and provide a rich flavor.
- Flour: 3 tablespoons — This will help thicken the sauce.
- Whole Milk: 2 cups about 480 ml — It will help make the sauce creamy and delicious.
- Heavy Cream: ½ cup about 120 ml — Optional, but if you want a creamier sauce, it’s ideal.
- Salt: To taste — To balance the flavors.
- Black Pepper: To taste — For a mild touch of heat.
- Garlic Powder: ½ teaspoon optional — If you like an extra garlic flavor.
Instructions
- Cooking the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the pasta (250 grams) and cook according to the package instructions (usually between 7 to 9 minutes). Make sure not to overcook the pasta so it doesn’t become too soft when mixed with the sauce. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and set it aside.
- Preparing the Cheese Sauce: In a medium-sized pot, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add 3 tablespoons of flour and cook for about a minute until it turns a light golden color. Gradually add 2 cups of milk while continuously stirring to prevent lumps from forming. Continue stirring and cooking until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Adding the Cheese: Add 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese to the sauce and stir well until the cheese completely melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Combining the Pasta with the Sauce: Add the drained pasta to the sauce and stir well to ensure the pasta is completely coated with the cheese sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes to ensure the pasta is heated through.
- Serving: Serve the mac and cheese with a sprinkle of black pepper or salt to taste. You can also add garlic powder for extra flavor if desired.