Copycat Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese

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This Copycat Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese is made with 5 types of cheese, selected for their melting properties. I love macaroni and cheese, and am continually experimenting with different cheese types, because each cheese has a unique flavor profile and different melting properties.

glass baking dish with macaroni and cheese
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni, or other short pasta (shells or fusilli)

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons flour

  • 10 ounces evaporated milk

  • 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • salt to taste

  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Italian Cheddar (such as Sartore MontAmoré® Cheddar), divided

  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Gruyère cheese, divided

  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fontina, divided

  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sharp Cheddar, divided

  • 2 (0.9 ounce) pieces Brie cheese, rind removed

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 6 to 8 minutes.

  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  3. Meanwhile, melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour until mixture is a smooth paste and no lumps remain. Slowly pour in evaporated milk, whisking continuously. Whisk in Worcestershire, Dijon mustard, and salt, and cook until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.

  4. Add in the 1/4 cup each MontAmoré® Cheddar, Gruyère, fontina, and sharp Cheddar. Remove rind from Brie. Add Brie to the sauce, and stir until all cheese is melted, about 1 minute.

  5. Drain pasta and add to the cheese sauce. Pour half of the macaroni and cheese into the prepared baking dish.

  6. Toss remaining 2 tablespoons each of MontAmoré® Cheddar, Gruyère, fontina, and sharp Cheddar together in a small bowl; sprinkle half of cheese mixture over pasta. Pour remaining pasta into the dish; sprinkle remaining cheese mixture over the top.

  7. Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until cheese is golden, about 25 minutes.

    Cook’s Note

    The Brie I purchased comes in individual mini containers.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

257 Calories
16g Fat
15g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 257
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 371mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 317mg 24%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 169mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.