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Macaroni and cheese in a bowl with a fork.

Copy Cat Chick-Fil-A Mac and Cheese

This copy cat Chick-fil-A mac and cheese recipe is a delicious homemade version of the famous fast food staple. Made with elbow macaroni, four different types of cheese, and flavorful spices, this creamy and indulgent dish is sure to satisfy your comfort food cravings.
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 25 minutes
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Yield 8

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. elbow macaroni
  • 1.5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1.5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 oz. yellow sliced American cheese quartered
  • 4 oz. shredded white cheddar cheese divided
  • 4 oz. shredded yellow cheddar cheese divided
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta for 2 minutes longer than the recommended cooking time. About 9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the butter in a pan over medium heat. When the butter starts to melt, whisk the flour into the butter, creating a paste. Cook for 1 minute.
    A frying pan with a whisk in it.
  • Whisk the milk into the roux, making sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the pan. The milk should thicken within a minute.
    A frying pan filled with a white liquid.
  • Add in the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
    A frying pan filled with a yellow sauce.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add in the American cheese, ½ cup of white cheddar, ½ cup of yellow cheddar, and the parmesan cheese. Stir often until the cheese is melted.
    Macaroni and cheese in a pot on a white surface.
  • Transfer the cheese sauce to the pot with the cooked pasta. Stir to combine. Top with remaining shredded cheddar cheese and place the top on the pot. Let sit for 5 minutes.
    Macaroni and cheese in a pan on a white background.
  • Serve immediately.
    Macaroni and cheese in a bowl with a fork.

Tips & Notes

  • We find it easiest to use sliced American cheese, not Kraft. You can get a chunk of American cheese, but this one is a little hard to shred. If you want to do this, freeze the chunk of cheese for 10 minutes before shredding.