This Copycat Macaroni & Cheese Recipe Tastes Like Chick-fil-a's (6 Ingredients, 25 Minutes) Copycat Recipes Side Dishes Pasta Vegetarian Budget Recipes Lunch High Protein Recipes Low Sugar Recipes

Chick-fil-a describes their macaroni and cheese as "a classic macaroni and cheese recipe featuring a special blend of cheeses including Parmesan, cheddar and Romano. Baked in-restaurant to form a crispy top layer of baked cheese." As usual, Chick-fil-a did a wonderful job on their macaroni and cheese recipe. The side dish is creamy with a depth of flavor that many macaroni and cheese recipes lack.

Here's a copycat recipe of Chick-fil-a's macaroni and cheese recipe that comes pretty darn close to the creamy one served in the restaurants. The mac and cheese is baked in a 13x9-inch baking pan, so it makes quite a bit. You could easily cut this copycat recipe is half.

Here is your shopping list for this high-protein macaroni and cheese recipe: elbow macaroni, heavy cream, American cheese, Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese and sharp cheddar cheese. (Check out the health benefits of protein.)

Serve this creamy baked macaroni and cheese recipe as a side dish with dinner or for lunch. This creamy four-cheese mac and cheese could also be a vegetarian lunch or dinner. You'll be hooked after the first bite. 

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 16 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked to al dente in salted water
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 pound (about 4 cups) grated American cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
• 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Here's how to make it:

1. Pour the cream into a large pot. Over low heat, add the American, Parmesan and Romano cheeses. Cook, stirring, until cheese has melted and sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. 
2. Stir in the cooked pasta. Pour the mixture into a 13x9-inch baking pan. Top with the sharp cheddar cheese. (You can cut this recipe in half and bake it in a square baking pan.)
3. Broil for a few minutes or until the cheese begins to turn light brown. Serve. Store the leftovers covered in the fridge and reheat in the microwave.

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