Craving that creamy, cheesy goodness of Chick-fil-A’s famous mac and cheese? You can recreate this iconic side dish right in your own kitchen! This copycat recipe delivers that same rich flavor and velvety texture, using a blend of cheeses and a simple baking method that’s perfect for any occasion. Enjoy a taste of Chick-fil-A without leaving home!

Chick-fil-A mac and cheese recipe in a white ramekin

Ingredients List:

1 pound (454g) elbow macaroni
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons / 57g) unsalted butter
1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
2 cups (473ml) whole milk
1 cup (237ml) heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 ounces (113g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 ounces (113g) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
4 ounces (113g) Parmesan cheese, shredded
2 ounces (57g) Romano cheese, shredded
2 ounces (57g) BellaVitano cheese (or extra Parmesan), shredded

Step-by-Step Directions:

Cook the Pasta: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Cheese Sauce: In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and heavy cream until combined and smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Add the Cheese: Remove from heat and stir in salt and pepper. Gradually add cheddar, Monterey Jack, Parmesan, Romano, and BellaVitano cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth.
Combine and Bake: Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated. Pour into a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking dish.
Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Elbow macaroni cooking for Chick-fil-A mac and cheese recipe

Close-up of a whisk mixing butter and flour for Chick-fil-A mac and cheese recipe roux.

Time Estimates:

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Servings: 8
Calories: Approximately 650
Carbs: 45g
Protein: 30g
Fats: 40g
Sugar: 5g
Fiber: 2g

Copycat Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese Recipe

Print Recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 0.65 kcal

Ingredients

1 pound 454g elbow macaroni
1/4 cup 4 tablespoons / 57g unsalted butter
1/4 cup 30g all-purpose flour
2 cups 473ml whole milk
1 cup 237ml heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 ounces 113g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 ounces 113g Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
4 ounces 113g Parmesan cheese, shredded
2 ounces 57g Romano cheese, shredded
2 ounces 57g BellaVitano cheese (or extra Parmesan), shredded

Instructions

Cook the Pasta: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Cheese Sauce: In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and heavy cream until combined and smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Add the Cheese: Remove from heat and stir in salt and pepper. Gradually add cheddar, Monterey Jack, Parmesan, Romano, and BellaVitano cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth.
Combine and Bake: Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated. Pour into a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking dish.
Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese Recipe