The Best Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese Recipe (Copycat)

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

Step 2

Bring a large pot water to a boil with salt.

Step 3

Boil noodles until al dente, drain and set aside (reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water in case you need to thin up the sauce)

Step 4

Melt butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat.

Step 5

Whisk in flour and mix continuously for about 4-5 minutes over low heat.

Step 6

Slowly pour in the cream and whole milk and stir the whole time until it starts to thicken over low heat.

Step 7

Mix in the combination of cheeses until the cheese starts to melt and become creamy and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 8

If it becomes too thick, thin the sauce with a little bit of the reserved water.

Step 9

Mix in the macaroni noodles.

Step 10

Pour mixture into a large baking dish.

Step 11

Top with additional shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 12

Cook for five minutes.

Step 13

After five minutes, cook on a low broil for two minutes.

Step 14

Remove from oven and mix together so crispy cheese on top is incorporated throughout the dish