Comfort Food Mac and Cheese
If you're a fan of Chick-Fil-A’s creamy mac and cheese, this homemade version will definitely hit the spot! It’s just as rich and cheesy, but you get the comfort of making it right at home. This copycat recipe is just as delicious, easy to make, and sure to satisfy your comfort food cravings.
This macaroni and cheese is ooey, gooey, stringy, cheesy, and delicious and perfect for kids and adults alike.
This recipe combines four different cheeses with creamy butter and milk. This macaroni and cheese is family friendly and made for all ages to try!
• Total cook time: Less than 30 minutes
• Family-friendly: Absolutely
• Difficulty level: Easy/Intermediate
• Serving size: 5-6
• Serving suggestions: Serve with a side salad, garlic bread, and top with black pepper
You can easily make this recipe gluten-free by swapping the Fusilli noodles for your favorite gluten-free pasta. Want a creamier sauce? Try adding a bit more butter or milk as needed!
This mac and cheese recipe is rich and indulgent, but if you’re looking to make it a bit lighter, consider using a reduced-fat version of the cheese or using unsweetened almond milk in place of regular milk.
We made quite a bit of changes from the original recipe from Lil Luna including using Fusilli noodles, a plant-based butter, no salt (I don't ever add salt in our recipes), I used a combined Parmesan & Romano cheese blend instead of using them separately, used a sharp cheddar instead of medium cheddar cheese, and more milk instead of half & half.
Ingredients for Easy Homemade Mac and Cheese
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• *8oz Fusilli noodles (pasta)
• 6 tbsp plant-based butter
• 5 tbsp flour
• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (reduced fat)
• 2 cups white cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Parmesan & Romano cheese blend
• Pepper to taste
How to Make Copycat Chick-Fil-A Mac and Cheese:
Step #1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large pot, add water and bring it to a boil so we can prepare the pasta noodles.
Step #2 Add Fusilli pasta once it starts boiling and boil for 9 minutes. Drain the pasta and add it back to the pot with 1 tbsp butter.
Step #3 In a medium bowl, add 1 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, 1 1/2 cup white cheddar cheese and 1 cup Parmesan & Roman cheese.
Note: You will be reserving one cup of cheese for later.
Step #4: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the remaining 5 tbsp of plant-based butter and melt completely, ensuring you stir often so it doesn't burn. Once melted, whisk in the flour until the mixture forms a smooth paste.
Step #5 Whisk in the milk, stirring often for 5-6 minutes. Turn on low and add in the medium bowl of cheese and whisk until melted and smooth.
Note: If you don’t whisk constantly, the sauce may become clumpy, so stir continuously as you add the milk.
Step #6 Add the cheese mix to pasta and stir to combine and add in pepper. If your cheese sauce is too thick, add more milk until it reaches the desired consistency.
Step #7 Pour into a PAM sprayed pan and sprinkle with the remainder one cup cheese.
Step #8 Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Let sit for five minutes and serve.
Storage & Reheating Tip
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for 2 minutes or until warm. This recipe also freezes well! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.
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And if you enjoyed this Chick-Fil-A inspired recipe, you may also want to try my other pasta recipes:
Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Easy Chicken Lo Mein
Creamy Loaded Bacon Cheeseburger Alfredo Pasta
What’s your favorite way to enjoy mac and cheese? Have you tried this recipe yet?
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