Description
A creamy, cheesy mac and cheese that brings the comfort of Chick-fil-A to your home, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in flour to create a roux, then gradually whisk in the milk.
- Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar and mozzarella until melted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni and stir to coat.
- Serve warm and enjoy your creamy mac and cheese!
Notes
For extra silkiness, add a splash more milk when mixing the sauce with the pasta. Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, comfort food, quick dinner, easy recipe